With a playoff game on the line, New Way Learning Academy rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Holy Family Academy Padres 2-1. The win was nothing new for New Way Learning Academy as they're now sitting on five straight.
Nate VanDyke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harris McCann was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
New Way Learning Academy pushed their record up to 10-4 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Holy Family Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
New Way Learning Academy will take on AZ Compass Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (New Way Learning Academy: 3.1, AZ Compass Prep: 1) so any runs scored will be well earned. Holy Family Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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