Tuesday just wasn't the day for Veritas Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Hyde Park Panthers on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for Veritas Academy in their matchups with Hyde Park: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Hyde Park's part, Taylor Haywood made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Haywood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Haywood was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Villanueva, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Skye Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Veritas Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6. As for Hyde Park, their win was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 35-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Veritas Academy will take on Pantego Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pantego Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Veritas Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hyde Park, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Second Baptist, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Hyde Park's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Second Baptist's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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