
Dolphins
04/17/25 @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 7-3 |
04/15/25 @ Catholic | 12-2 |
04/12/25 vs Grassfield | 3-2 |
04/10/25 @ Norfolk Academy | 5-2 |
04/08/25 @ Steward | 8-4 |
Cape Henry Collegiate had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They came out on top against the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for the Dolphins, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Noah Hummel looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Reid Downs was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Martinez, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Cape Henry Collegiate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nansemond-Suffolk Academy only posted an OBP of .323.
Cape Henry Collegiate pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cape Henry Collegiate will square off against Hampton Roads Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dolphins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Navigators have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they will challenge Norfolk Collegiate at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints are facing the Mighty Oaks at the right time seeing as the Mighty Oaks are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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