The Western Branch Bruins will head out on the road to face off against the Nansemond River Warriors at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Western Branch will be strutting in after a win while Nansemond River will be coming in after a loss.
Western Branch had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 6-0 margin over Granby.
Miles Melescu looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gavin Biernot relieved him and did a solid job, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, PJ Tone was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Nansemond River's offense. They fell victim to a tough 6-0 defeat at the hands of Cape Henry Collegiate on Tuesday.
Western Branch came up short against Nansemond River when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-1. Can Western Branch avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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