Holy Family Academy and New Way Learning Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Holy Family Academy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the New Way Learning Academy Bulldogs by a score of 2-1. Holy Family Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For New Way Learning Academy's part, Nate VanDyke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. VanDyke has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Harris McCann, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Holy Family Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for New Way Learning Academy, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-4.
Holy Family Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Way Learning Academy, they will challenge AZ Compass Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Way Learning Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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