Baseball Recap: Chichester Has No Trouble Against Academy Park

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

03/21/25 @ Chester	24
04/29/25 @ Chester	23
05/15/25 @ Academy Park	19
05/01/25 @ Penn Wood	16
03/25/25 @ Penn Wood	16

Chichester was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Academy Park on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Knights 21-2. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Matt Johanson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Cole Sanford was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Alex Kester was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.

Chichester's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.0 runs over those games. As for Academy Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.

Academy Park will head out to face off against Penn Wood at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Chichester will be paying especially close attention to the Knights' game: after the Knights face off against the Patriots, they'll take on Chichester again at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.