Nansemond River and Deep Creek are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Warriors will square off against the Hornets at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Nansemond River's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matches.
On Thursday, Nansemond River got the win against Indian River by a conclusive 15-1. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by seven runs or more this season.
Ashlyn Pociask
| 05/01/25 vs Indian River | 4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Oscar Smith | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Manor | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Lakeland | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Salem | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Ashlyn Pociask, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emily Glance, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Nansemond River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive games.
Hickory hit Deep Creek with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hornets lost 10-0 to the Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Hornets have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Nansemond River pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Deep Creek, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Nansemond River has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Deep Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Nansemond River suffered a grim 11-4 defeat to Deep Creek in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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