Nansemond-Suffolk Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Catholic Crusaders 13-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy got a great performance from Matthew Elswick as he struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Phoenix Hope relieved him and did a solid job, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Noah Brooks was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hayden Jones, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Catholic's side, Joe Norman put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Norman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy pushed their record up to 4-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs per game. As for Catholic, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is on the road again on Thursday to play Greenbrier Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Greenbrier Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Catholic, they will square off against Trinity Christian at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
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