Lincoln Leadership Academy won the last time they faced La Academia Charter, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Lincoln Leadership Academy Lions blew past La Academia Charter 17-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lincoln Leadership Academy.
Jonathan Panariello made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Panariello has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Panariello was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Adrian Gonzalez-Perez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ledainian Santiago, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On La Academia Charter's side, Johnell Machado stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Joewest Martinez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Lincoln Leadership Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for La Academia Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln Leadership Academy will take on Warren County Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln Leadership Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for La Academia Charter, they are on the road again on Monday to play West Shore Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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