Lourdes Academy can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They blew past the Mater Academy Charter Lions 16-1. That's more bragging rights for Lourdes Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Isabella Astudillo made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Astudillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Julie Gatto looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, Cristina Alfonso was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Jaqueline Perez-Abreu was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lourdes Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Mater Academy Charter, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Lourdes Academy will take on Southridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lourdes Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Southridge likes a good challenge. As for Mater Academy Charter, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Immaculata-La Salle at 4:00 p.m.
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