With a playoff game on the line, Kerr-Vance Academy rose to the challenge on Monday. They put the hurt on the Halifax Academy Vikings with a sharp 11-3 win. Kerr-Vance Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by eight runs or more this season.
Tim Hudson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hudson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hudson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nathan Mcdaniel was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. M.J. Wright was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Kerr-Vance Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. As for Halifax Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Kerr-Vance Academy will take on Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Kerr-Vance Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Halifax Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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