Van Vleck has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.25 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 17-6 to the Sacred Heart Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Leopards have suffered since May 10, 2024.
Kylie Sazera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Van Vleck's loss dropped their record down to 7-3-2. As for Sacred Heart, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van Vleck will face off against Hempstead at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hempstead has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something Van Vleck will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sacred Heart, they will square off against Gonzales at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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