Chesapeake hasn't had much luck against Gallia Academy recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Blue Devils at 5:30 p.m. Chesapeake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Chesapeake took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Tolsia.
Kaden Perkins
| 04/14/26 vs Tolsia | 4 |
| 04/09/26 @ Grace Christian | 3 |
| 04/07/26 vs Expression Prep Academy | 3 |
| 03/30/26 @ Fairview | 3 |
| 04/13/26 @ Dawson-Bryant | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Kaden Perkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Perkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Chesapeake: the team is 6-3 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 0-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Clay Wagner, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That run was his first of the season. Jon-Cooper Barker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Chesapeake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Gallia Academy hadn't beaten Ironton on the road since April 1, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Monday. The Blue Devils had just enough and edged out the Fighting Tigers 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Devils have posted against the Fighting Tigers since April 28, 2022.
Gallia Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Chesapeake, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Chesapeake couldn't quite get it done against Gallia Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 as they fell 3-0. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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