The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Halifax Academy Vikings at 6:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Kerr-Vance Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let North Hills Christian onto the board and left with a 10-0 win.
Tim Hudson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Hudson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kerr-Vance Academy let Tanner Rigsbee and Ayden Devine loose on the outfield. Rigsbee went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Devine went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jack Wiggins, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Ridgecroft. Halifax Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Kerr-Vance Academy, Halifax Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Mason Burr. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Burr has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Burr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Connor Hammack was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riddick Bain was another key contributor, scoring two runs.
Kerr-Vance Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. As for Halifax Academy, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12.
Kerr-Vance Academy skirted past Halifax Academy 4-3 in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Does Kerr-Vance Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Halifax Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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