Amelia Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Tidewater Academy on Thursday. The Patriots were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Warriors. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won five in a row.
Brody Cleaton
| 05/01/25 @ Tidewater Academy | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Kenston Forest | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Tidewater Academy | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Cumberland | 1 |
| 03/26/24 vs Kenston Forest | 1 |
Brody Cleaton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aiden Long and Jacob Creswell did most of the damage at the plate: Long got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Creswell went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Creswell is becoming a predictor of Amelia Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Carson Roberts was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Amelia Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Tidewater Academy, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-14.
As of now, neither Amelia Academy nor the Warriors have any future games scheduled.
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