Hyde Park put the finishing touches on their 30th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Veritas Academy a 10-0 shutout. Hyde Park is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 11 straight.
Taylor Haywood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Haywood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Haywood was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Olivia Villanueva was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Skye Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Hyde Park's victory was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 35-5. As for Veritas Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hyde Park will stay at home for another game and welcome Second Baptist at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Hyde Park's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games. As for Veritas Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pantego Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pantego Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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