Vanguard hasn't had much luck against South Sumter recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Vanguard will welcome South Sumter at 7:00 p.m.
Vanguard fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against South Sumter last Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 8-7. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Raiders 4-0 in the first period.
Hannah Davis
| 03/13/25 @ South Sumter | 9 |
| 03/07/25 vs Saraland | 6 |
| 03/07/25 vs Houston Academy | 5 |
| 03/04/25 vs Gainesville | 9 |
| 02/28/25 @ Belleview | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Hannah Davis spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Destiny Horcajo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alivia Vance, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Vanguard's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for South Sumter, they moved to 8-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vanguard has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like South Sumter struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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