Halifax Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Halifax Academy of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Ben Keeter was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Kerr-Vance Academy's side, Nathan Mcdaniel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Mcdaniel has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mcdaniel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kerr-Vance Academy let Jack Wiggins and Ayden Devine loose on the outfield. Wiggins went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Devine got on base in all four of his plate appearances with an RBI.
Halifax Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Halifax Academy will be playing at home against Southampton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Southampton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Harrells Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kerr-Vance Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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