Steelton-Highspire can finally bid farewell to their 26-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on La Academia Charter with a sharp 16-2 win. Steelton-Highspire's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Alex Erby was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Erby was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Shawn Williams was a standout: he scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Devon Reid was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On La Academia Charter's side, Harol De Leon Medina made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases.
Steelton-Highspire's victory ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-15. As for La Academia Charter, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-10.
Steelton-Highspire does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for La Academia Charter, they will head out on the road to square off against Executive Education Academy Charter School at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Executive Education Academy Charter School is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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