Baseball Recap: Arcadia Gets the Win

Arcadia took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Nandua, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Firebirds narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Warriors 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Firebirds have posted since March 11th.

Brian White

Base on Balls Against

04/11/26 @ Norview	4
03/25/26 vs Norfolk Christian	3
03/20/26 vs Bennett	3
04/17/26 vs Southampton	1

Brian White was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Arcadia is 5-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-5 otherwise. White was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.

White wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Larry Handy, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Arcadia is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. As for Nandua, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Arcadia will venture away from home to challenge Chincoteague at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Firebirds will need to watch out since the Ponies have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Nandua, they will challenge Northampton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellowjackets have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.