The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will head out on the road to challenge the Trinity Episcopal Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over Atlantic Shores Christian. The win made it back-to-back victories for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
Addy Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malli Groves, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Kayla Kosiorek was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Trinity Episcopal fell victim to Viera and their airtight pitching crew last Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Hawks.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-0-2. As for Trinity Episcopal, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy took their victory against Trinity Episcopal when the teams last played back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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