Walsingham Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Isle of Wight Academy on Thursday. The Trojans were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Chargers. The Trojans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Chargers, too.
Edward Holstrom spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Hamilton Adams
| 04/17/25 vs Isle of Wight Academy | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Peninsula Catholic | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Hampton Roads Academy | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs TEACH Homeschool | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
On the hitting side, Hamilton Adams was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Walsingham Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-7-1 when he doesn't). Matthew Swanson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Walsingham Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Isle of Wight Academy only posted an OBP of .158.
Walsingham Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Isle of Wight Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Walsingham Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 4-1 victory against Villa Angela-St. Joseph on the 22nd. As for Isle of Wight Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-2 win against Christchurch School on the 21st.
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