Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is 2-8 against Greenbrier Christian Academy since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will challenge the Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators at 1:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let Virginia Episcopal School onto the board and left with a 10-0 win.
The team relied heavily on Joseph Petry, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Brooks, who scored two runs.
Meanwhile, Greenbrier Christian Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Chargers.
Jackson Okonkwo looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hunter Langston, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Mikey Urbaniak was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory got Nansemond-Suffolk Academy back to even at 12-12. As for Greenbrier Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Greenbrier Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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