Hampton Roads Academy is 0-7 against Isle of Wight Academy since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Navigators will take on the Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Hampton Roads Academy has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Christchurch School hit Hampton Roads Academy with a six-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Navigators lost 13-7 to the Seahorses.
George Kokolis was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, Graham Hutchens made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Aiden Parks also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Isle of Wight Academy posted their closest victory since March 31st on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against The Covenant, sneaking past 4-3.
The team relied heavily on Jason Chapman, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Wyatt King was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Isle of Wight Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.
Hampton Roads Academy might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Isle of Wight Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Navigators avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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