Baseball Preview: Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints
Greenbrier Christian Academy is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is on a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators will take on the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Greenbrier Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Portsmouth Christian as Greenbrier Christian Academy made off with a 10-3 win.
Luke Davenport looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Mikey Urbaniak was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Thomas Conrad, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Catholic with a sharp 13-1 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Matthew Elswick tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Phoenix Hope picked up the save, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Noah Brooks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Hayden Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Greenbrier Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Nansemond-Suffolk Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Greenbrier Christian Academy took their victory against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-4. 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.
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