For the second straight game, Academy for Academic Excellence will face off against Riverside Prep. The Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Silver Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Academy for Academic Excellence has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Academy for Academic Excellence had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Riverside Prep put an end to it on Tuesday. The Knights lost 15-2 to the Silver Knights. Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Silver Knights since on Tuesday.
For Riverside Prep's part, Bree Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Garcia was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Meeka Martinez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Alyssa Martinez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Riverside Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Riverside Prep has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games. As for Academy for Academic Excellence, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-7-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Academy for Academic Excellence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .388. However, it's not like Riverside Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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