Broadwater Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Chincoteague Ponies 15-4. The win was just what Broadwater Academy needed coming off of a 16-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Eli Destro made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Destro was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Rufus Abbott and Caleb Mclntyre did most of the damage at the plate: Abbott scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Mclntyre scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Chris Ames was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Broadwater Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Chincoteague, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Broadwater Academy will head out on the road to face off against Isle of Wight Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Isle of Wight Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Broadwater Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chincoteague, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northampton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northampton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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