Hoggard won against Grace Christian last Saturday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Hoggard Vikings walked away with a 9-6 win over the South Brunswick Cougars. That's more bragging rights for Hoggard, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Luke Vargo made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Vargo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Vargo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Hoggard got a great performance from Coleton Norris as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Norris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Logan Ponnett was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of John Mason, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Hoggard and bumps their season record up to 18-5. As for South Brunswick, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
Hoggard will be playing at home against New Hanover at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hoggard's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so New Hanover's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for South Brunswick, they will head out on the road to challenge West Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games West Brunswick has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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