While Incarnate Word Academy put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Valley Park. The Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights walked away with a 3-0 win over the Valley Park Hawks. The victory was some much needed relief for the Red Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lauryn Walker was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Francesca Lane, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Incarnate Word Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 16 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since the start of last season.
Incarnate Word Academy's record now sits at 14-9. As for Valley Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10-1 record this season.
Incarnate Word Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 15-2 win against McCluer on the 16th. As for Valley Park, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 21-11 defeat against St. Charles West on the 15th.
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