
Saints
04/02/25 @ Norfolk Christian | 6 |
03/28/25 vs Greenbrier Christian Academy | 2 |
03/26/25 @ Walsingham Academy | 2 |
03/25/25 vs Christchurch School | 20 |
03/22/25 @ St. Christopher's | 1 |
+ 6 more games |
The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will challenge the Norfolk Academy Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Norfolk Christian, taking the game 6-1. The win continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Ambassadors: they've now won three in a row.
Joseph Petry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayden Stafford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Noah Brooks, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Norfolk Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Steward on Tuesday and fell 4-3. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Norfolk Academy's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-6. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Norfolk Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Saints have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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