Foundation Academy's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tavares Bulldogs and snuck past 6-4.
Coby Vallee made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Vallee has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Vallee was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Vallee wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Gibson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Tavares' side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dallas Rasmussen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Foundation Academy's victory bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Tavares, they dropped their record down to 6-8 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Foundation Academy will challenge Lake Howell at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Foundation Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Tavares, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Windermere Prep at 4:30 p.m.
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