Isle of Wight Academy dropped their record down to 9-10 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They lost 14-3 to the Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Chargers have suffered since April 14th.
As for Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
For Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association's part, Sophia Peterson and Audrey Haywood were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Peterson tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Meanwhile, Haywood pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Peterson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Peterson got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Haywood went 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Haywood a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aubrey Edmonds was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Madison Machotka also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Isle of Wight Academy will welcome Nansemond River at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cumberland at 5:00 p.m.
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