Mohave Accelerated extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They lost 18-3 to the Heritage Academy Heroes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Heroes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-7 on Saturday.
Mohave Accelerated saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Brennan, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Heritage Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-9-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
On Heritage Academy's side, Isaias Ruiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Ruiz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Paul (PJ) Soltero was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Heritage Academy is 4-2 when Soltero posts two or more runs, but 3-7-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jared Wittman, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mohave Accelerated does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heritage Academy, they will welcome Arizona Lutheran Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Heroes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Coyotes have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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