The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will be taking part in a tournament against the Granby Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy proved they can win big on Friday (they won by six) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Steward, sneaking past 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since April 15, 2024.
Gavin Angelillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cole Goodman, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cam Bergen, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Granby made sure to put some runs up on the board against Norview on Tuesday. The Comets were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Pilots. The Comets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by seven runs or more this season.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Granby, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
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