Nansemond River has gone a perfect 9-0 against Indian River recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Warriors will host the Braves at 5:45 p.m. Nansemond River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Nansemond River made easy work of Lakeland and carried off an 11-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
Logan Greenwood made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
Bailey Hare
| 04/30/25 vs Lakeland | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Salem | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Grassfield | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Manor | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Arcadia | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey Hare, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Kassidy Freeman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Nansemond River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Indian River was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against Western Branch, falling 19-0.
Nansemond River now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Indian River, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Nansemond River has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Indian River struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Nansemond River took their win against Indian River when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-3 score. Will the Warriors repeat their success, or do the Braves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
