Walsingham Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Life Christian Academy Eagles onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. Winning may never get old, but Walsingham Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Matthew Swanson and Brody Schultz made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Swanson kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Schultz pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Swanson went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Schultz scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Davis Neighbor was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Luke Harlow was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Walsingham Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs per game. As for Life Christian Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walsingham Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Walsingham Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Life Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against St. Michael the Archangel at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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