Halifax Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the St. John's Catholic Prep Vikings. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Mason Burr was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Burr has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Burr was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Connor Hammack was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. William Hudomint was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Halifax Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for St. John's Catholic Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Halifax Academy is on the road again on Tuesday to play Southampton Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for St. John's Catholic Prep, they will face off against Grace Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Grace Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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