Vanguard had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Merritt Island on Friday. The Knights blew past the Mustangs 7-1.
Destiny Horcajo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Riley Arnold was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tamira Dorin, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win got Vanguard back to even at 6-6. As for Merritt Island, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Vanguard wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-1 victory against Fort Myers on the 29th. As for Merritt Island, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-2 win against South Sumter on the 29th.
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