Faustina Academy took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against North Texas C, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Crusaders 4-3. This was a revenge game for the Falcons: when they faced off against the Crusaders back in March, they had to take a 16-9 defeat.

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Adam Burud made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Burud wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Jeggle, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
The win made it two in a row for Faustina Academy and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for North Texas C, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Faustina Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Texas C, they will face off against Non Varsity Opponent at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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