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Hot-hitting Vermeer leads Jaguars to sweep over C.R. Kennedy

July 4, 2018 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial sophomore Ryan Vermeer, shown here during a game last month, is now batting .353 on the season after going 4-for-7 during the Jaguars’ doubleheader sweep over visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Tuesday. (Photo by Dan Holm)

Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey moved Ryan Vermeer into the No. 3 spot in the batting order midway through the season.

The sophomore catcher showed on Tuesday why it was a good move.

Vermeer went 4-for-7 on the day and drove in five runs as the Jaguars swept a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 11-6 and 7-1. He is now batting .353 on the season.

Vermeer went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs as Centennial won the opener to snap a five-game losing skid. Trey Morris and Keaton Gray also knocked in two runs apiece, while Cory Prange and Josh Meador each went 2-for-4 and had one RBI.

Tyler Heinzerling (2-2) earned the victory, combining with Cory Knight on a five-hitter. Heinzerling had six strikeouts over the first 3 2/3 innings.

Meador (1-1) was the winning pitcher in the nightcap. He allowed just one unearned run on four hits over the first six innings and had six strikeouts.

Vermeer went 2-for-3, scored two runs and drove in three more. Avery Gates went 2-for-3, stole two bases and scored a run.

The Jaguars improved their record to 15-17 on the season. Kennedy, which has lost eight straight games, dropped to 12-19.

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