After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bonsall, Victory Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the High Tech Mesa Thunder with a sharp 23-9 win. Victory Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Max Gardner and Tristen Pflueger were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Gardner tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Pflueger pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Gardner scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Pflueger went 3-for-6 with five RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Pflueger is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Victory Christian Academy let Dakota Dooney and Forest Partch loose on the outfield. Dooney scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Partch scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Niko Kuhn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-6.
Victory Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for High Tech Mesa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Victory Christian Academy will take on Bayfront Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bayfront Charter is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Victory Christian Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for High Tech Mesa, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bonsall at 3:30 p.m. Bonsall will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something High Tech Mesa surely won't give up without a fight.
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