Isle of Wight Academy got themselves on the board against Atlantic Shores Christian on Wednesday, but Atlantic Shores Christian never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks with a sharp 12-0 victory. Considering Isle of Wight Academy has won seven matches by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jenna Willete and Nora Pye made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Willete pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Pye didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Willete scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Pye went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reece Upton, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Sarah Powers was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Isle of Wight Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Atlantic Shores Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Isle of Wight Academy will head out on the road to face off against Southampton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Isle of Wight Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Atlantic Shores Christian, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Hampton Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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