The Brunswick Academy Vikings will challenge the Walsingham Academy Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Brunswick Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top against Amelia Academy by a score of 6-2.
Ashton Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nathan Wells, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chris Parrish, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Walsingham Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They never let Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Walsingham Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ayden Evans made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Evans has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Edward Holstrom was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Luke Harlow was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Brunswick Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9. As for Walsingham Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-8 record this season.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brunswick Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Walsingham Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brunswick Academy suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Walsingham Academy in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Walsingham Academy's Davis Neighbor, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Now that Brunswick Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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