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| 05/17/24 - Neutral | 6-1 W |
| 04/13/24 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 05/19/23 - Neutral | 12-4 W |
| 05/11/22 - Home | 2-12 L |
| 04/08/22 - Home | 6-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Greenbrier Christian Academy has gone 8-2 against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. Greenbrier Christian Academy will challenge Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. Greenbrier Christian Academy is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Greenbrier Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 24-0 margin over Broadwater Academy on Thursday. The Gators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 12 runs or more this season.
Jon Cullipher made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Luke Davenport looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Greenbrier Christian Academy let Thomas Conrad and Tucker Rupe run wild. Conrad went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Rupe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Rupe has posted since back in April of 2024. Alijah Trone was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Greenbrier Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .515 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy faced Walsingham Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy fell just short of Walsingham Academy by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Saints couldn't push the score so high this time.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Angelillo, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Greenbrier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenbrier Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .523. However, it's not like Nansemond-Suffolk Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Greenbrier Christian Academy beat Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 6-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Does Greenbrier Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nansemond-Suffolk Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
