The Voyager Academy Vikings will face off against the Ayden - Grifton Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
If Voyager Academy beats Ayden - Grifton with 11 runs on Monday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Vikings never let Eno River Academy get on the board and left with an 11-0 win on Thursday. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Voyager Academy got a massive performance out of Carrick Ryan, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Smith, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Voyager Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Ayden - Grifton beat New Bern 8-4 on Tuesday.
Brysen Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parker Roland, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Connor Loftin, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Voyager Academy pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Ayden - Grifton, their victory bumped their record up to 16-5.
Voyager Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ayden - Grifton, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Voyager Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
