If Vanguard College Prep was riding high off their 12-6 takedown of Hill Country Christian School of Austin last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vanguard College Prep Vikings fell just short of the Brentwood Christian Bears by a score of 12-10 on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Vanguard College Prep in their matchups with Brentwood Christian: they've now lost four in a row.
Addie Morris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Angie Duarte was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Brentwood Christian's side, McKenna Counts made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Counts has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Counts was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Harper Counts was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Keira Black, who scored three runs while going 1-for-5.
Vanguard College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Brentwood Christian, they now have a winning record of 14-13.
Vanguard College Prep will be playing at home against Hill Country Christian School of Austin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Hill Country Christian School of Austin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Brentwood Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Veritas Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Veritas Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Brentwood Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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