Isle of Wight Academy might've scored the first runs on Tuesday, but it was Greenbrier Christian Academy who claimed the real prize. The Isle of Wight Academy Chargers lost 12-3 to the Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators. Isle of Wight Academy has not had much luck with Greenbrier Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Reece Upton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Greenbrier Christian Academy's side, Linda Hodge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Hodge has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Elizabeth Thome was a standout: she scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cora Smith, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Isle of Wight Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Greenbrier Christian Academy, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Isle of Wight Academy will take on Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Isle of Wight Academy is on a five-game streak of home wins, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy a nine-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Greenbrier Christian Academy will take on Hampton Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Greenbrier Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Hampton Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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