Nansemond River had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Deep Creek on Tuesday. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 28-13 margin over the Hornets. With that victory, the Warriors brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Konner Johnson
| 05/01/25 vs Indian River | 3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Deep Creek | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Lakeland | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Greenbrier Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Great Bridge | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Nansemond River got a massive performance out of Konner Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with eight RBI, two stolen bases, and one run. Johnson is becoming a predictor of the Warriors' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 4-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Evan Askew, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Nansemond River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.7 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 10.2.
Nansemond River's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Deep Creek, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Looking ahead, Nansemond River is taking a road trip to face off against Churchland at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Deep Creek, they will host Grassfield at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Grizzlies have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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