Hernando Christian Academy lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 10-1 to the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats. Hernando Christian Academy's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Academy at the Lakes' part, Vinnie VerPault made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. VerPault has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. VerPault was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dalton Ekel, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Engel Cortes-Ramos, who scored two runs.
Hernando Christian Academy now has a losing record at 11-12. As for Academy at the Lakes, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-11.
Hernando Christian Academy is on the road again on Tuesday to play First Academy. Hernando Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Academy at the Lakes, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambridge Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Academy at the Lakes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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