For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Nansemond River and Lakeland meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Wednesday. The Warriors took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cavaliers. If the Warriors were looking for revenge after losing 17-5 to the Cavaliers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Michael Guerra and Konner Johnson did some serious damage despite the final result: Guerra got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run, while Johnson went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Jackson Martin was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Nansemond River has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Lakeland, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Nansemond River will face off against rival Indian River at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lakeland is set to square off against their familiar foe Great Bridge at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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