Vanguard College Prep is 7-2 against Texas School for the Deaf since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Vanguard College Prep Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Texas School for the Deaf Rangers at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Vanguard College Prep has five straight wins, Texas School for the Deaf has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Even though Hamilton scored an imposing 18 runs on March 1st, Vanguard College Prep still came out on top. Vanguard College Prep walked away with a 22-18 victory over Hamilton. Vanguard College Prep's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Vanguard College Prep got a massive performance out of Lydia Wollard, who went 4-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Wollard is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Miley Gonzales was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Texas School for the Deaf fell victim to a tough 19-3 defeat at the hands of Brentwood Christian on Thursday.
Madison Garrison was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Melanie Rubinsheytin, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Vanguard College Prep's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Texas School for the Deaf, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vanguard College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .569. However, it's not like Texas School for the Deaf struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vanguard College Prep took their victory against Texas School for the Deaf in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 20-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vanguard College Prep since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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