Preview: Walsingham Academy Trojans vs. Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association Patriots
Walsingham Academy is 3-0 against Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Walsingham Academy Trojans will take on the Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Walsingham Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Walsingham Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Life Christian Academy a 20-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Walsingham Academy, who have now won three matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Matthew Swanson and Brody Schultz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Swanson kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Schultz pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Swanson went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Schultz scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Davis Neighbor was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Harlow, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association was able to grind out a solid victory over Life Christian Academy on Monday, taking the game 7-2.
Andrew Ritterskamp looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Asher Peterman was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Austin Ryder was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Walsingham Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Walsingham Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Walsingham Academy skirted past Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association 3-2 in their previous matchup on Saturday. Will Walsingham Academy repeat their success, or does Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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