Baseball Recap: Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints
On Saturday, Greenbrier Christian Academy faced Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators had just enough and edged the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints out 8-7. The win was nothing new for Greenbrier Christian Academy as they're now sitting on four straight.
Jack Bonney looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bubba Sawyer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Mikey Urbaniak was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's side, Joseph Petry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Greenbrier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Greenbrier Christian Academy will head out on the road to take on Atlantic Shores Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenbrier Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hampton Roads Academy at 4:00 p.m. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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