Gholson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 17-2 defeat at the hands of the Vanguard College Prep Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Gholson couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Vanguard College Prep's part, Miley Gonzales made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Gonzales has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lexi Barnett was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Lydia Wollard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Gholson's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Vanguard College Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gholson will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Texas Wind at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Vanguard College Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Veritas Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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