Western Branch is still undefeated this season after their match against Walsingham Academy on Saturday, but Walsingham Academy came as close as anyone has to beating them. Western Branch narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Walsingham Academy 6-4. The Bruins have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Trojans, too.
Wilson Tone made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Miles Melescu tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Markel Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Colin Biernot was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Bruins
| 03/29/25 @ Walsingham Academy | 6-4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Deep Creek | 41-2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Kellam | 3-2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Nansemond River | 8-3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Granby | 9-0 |
Western Branch hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.
Western Branch's record now sits at 5-0. As for Walsingham Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5-1 record this season.
Western Branch will head out to take on Lakeland at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Walsingham Academy, they will be playing at home against Christchurch School at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Walsingham Academy is facing Christchurch School at the right time seeing as Christchurch School is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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