If Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was feeling good off their 8-2 takedown of Steward last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norfolk Academy Bulldogs on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Matthew Elswick was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Angelillo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Norfolk Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will take on Hickory at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Norfolk Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Steward at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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