Hampton Roads Academy took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. They blew past the Phoebus Phantoms 15-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Navigators as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Tyler Motley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Graham Hutchens
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In other batting news, Graham Hutchens and Drew Lee did most of the damage at the plate: Hutchens scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Lee scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave Hutchens a new career-high. Tyler Jones was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Coming up, Hampton Roads Academy will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Woodside at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Phoebus, they will host Nansemond River at 4:30 p.m. on March 11th. Phoebus has now lost 11 straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 15.
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