Veritas Academy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Vanguard College Prep Vikings out 9-8. This was a revenge contest for Veritas Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-3 loss when these two played last Thursday.
Matthew Ard and Austin Layne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ard pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Layne pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ard scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Layne scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Will Gengler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Sam Kuhn was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Veritas Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Vanguard College Prep, their defeat was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-13.
Veritas Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss vs. Hill Country Christian School of Austin on the 22nd. Vanguard College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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