After only one run in their last matchup, Broadwater Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Arcadia on Thursday. The Vikings walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Firebirds. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 13-3 win the Firebirds walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Izid Tountas made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Teddy Seybolt looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He is becoming a predictor of Broadwater Academy's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5-1 when he doesn't).
Aidan Fuller
| 03/11/25 vs Tidewater Academy | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Arcadia | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Northampton | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Chincoteague | 2 |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Fuller, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. He has become a key player for Broadwater Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-5-1 otherwise. Eli Destro was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Broadwater Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Arcadia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Broadwater Academy has already played their next match, an 11-1 loss against Greenbrier Christian Academy on the 22nd. As for Arcadia, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 12-1 win against John Marshall on the 21st.
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