Norfolk Collegiate scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They skirted past the Hampton Roads Academy Navigators 10-9. Winning may never get old, but Norfolk Collegiate sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ronnie Boone made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Boone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Boone wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ben Creekmore, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jacob Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base.
Like Norfolk Collegiate, Hampton Roads Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Colby Motley. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Motley was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Graham Hutchens was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Amare' King, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Norfolk Collegiate's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Hampton Roads Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Norfolk Collegiate will be playing in front of their home fans against Walsingham Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norfolk Collegiate will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Hampton Roads Academy, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Warhill at 4:30 p.m.
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