Baseball Recap: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Makes It Six in a Row at Home

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against St. Christopher's, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Christchurch School Seahorses 20-1. That looming 20-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Saints yet this season.

Noah Brooks made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Brooks was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.

In other pitching news, Lennon Koch looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.

Joseph Petry

Stolen Base (Career)

03/25/25 vs Christchurch School	3
03/15/25 vs North Cross	2
04/09/24 vs Peninsula Catholic	2
03/20/24 vs Cape Henry Collegiate	2
03/22/25 @ St. Christopher's	1

Back at the plate, Joseph Petry was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Cam Bergen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Christchurch School only posted an OBP of .391.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Christchurch School, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will take on Walsingham Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3.5, Walsingham Academy 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Christchurch School, they will venture away from home to square off against Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.