After a string of three wins, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy of the 12-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Joseph Petry was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Greenbrier Christian Academy's side, Jack Bonney looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Bonney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bubba Sawyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Mikey Urbaniak was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Greenbrier Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will be playing at home against Hampton Roads Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Greenbrier Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Atlantic Shores Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenbrier Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Atlantic Shores Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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