Vanguard took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Arnold, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Vanguard narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Arnold 4-2. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 14-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hannah Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaelynn Whipple, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Madeline Bil also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Vanguard's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Arnold, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2.
Vanguard didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-1 victory against Merritt Island on the 28th. As for Arnold, they have also already played their next match, a 7-4 win against Westminster Academy on the 29th.
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