Norfolk Collegiate managed to slip by Hampton Roads Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Norfolk Collegiate came up short against Hampton Roads Academy on Thursday, falling 14-4. That's two games in a row now that the Mighty Oaks have lost by exactly ten runs.
Jay Zimmerman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Norfolk Collegiate and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norfolk Collegiate will face off against Broadwater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Broadwater Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something Norfolk Collegiate will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hampton Roads Academy, they will head out to take on Christchurch School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Christchurch School has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.71 runs per game on average), something Hampton Roads Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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