Halifax Academy was the 3-1 winner over Kerr-Vance Academy when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Halifax Academy Vikings fell just short of the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Halifax Academy has scored all season.
Halifax Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Oliver Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Kerr-Vance Academy's side, Nathan Mcdaniel and Tim Hudson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mcdaniel pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Hudson struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Mcdaniel scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hudson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Halifax Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Halifax Academy will face off against Tarboro at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tarboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harrells Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kerr-Vance Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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