University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers Clinches Lead in Fifth Inning for Victory Over Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers took the lead late in the game in a 6-1 victory over Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity on Saturday. The game was tied at one with University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Owen Block tripled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers got things moving in the second inning. Aidan Savona drove in one when Savona singled.
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers scored four runs in the sixth inning. University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers batters contributing to the big inning included Savona, Carson Darr, and Block, who all drove in runs.
Grant Reilly got the win for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. The righthander surrendered one run on two hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one. Alexander Peck threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Brady Schneiderman started the game for Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity. The pitcher surrendered one run on five hits over four innings, striking out five and walking one. George Esposito and Jack Word entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.
Savona started the game for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. The righty went two and a third innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out two
University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers racked up ten hits on the day. Block, Dylan Washko, and Savona each managed multiple hits for University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers. Block went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers in hits. University School of Nashville Varsity Tigers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Washko made the most plays with 11.
Calvin Crenshaw led Hume-Fogg Blue Knights Varsity with two hits in three at bats.
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Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.
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