Baseball Recap: Hampton Roads Academy Navigators vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints
While Hampton Roads Academy couldn't quite beat Nansemond-Suffolk Academy on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Hampton Roads Academy Navigators fell just short of the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints by a score of 6-4. Hampton Roads Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Graham Hutchens made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double. Colby Motley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's side, Matthew Elswick tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Elswick has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Angelillo was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a double.
Hampton Roads Academy now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Hampton Roads Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Norfolk Academy at 4:00 p.m. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they will face off against Walsingham Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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