The Broadwater Academy Vikings will face off against the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Broadwater Academy's offense. They lost 24-0 to Greenbrier Christian Academy on Thursday. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Gators recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, 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.
Broadwater Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3-1. As for Norfolk Collegiate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Norfolk Collegiate's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Broadwater Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. It's a different story for Norfolk Collegiate, though, as they've only averaged .232. Will they be able to contain Broadwater Academy's hitters?
Broadwater Academy suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Norfolk Collegiate when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Broadwater Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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