The Walsingham Academy Trojans will square off against the Brunswick Academy Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walsingham Academy is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
Walsingham Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot a 16-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Walsingham Academy, who have now won 16 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Ayden Evans was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Evans has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Edward Holstrom was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Daniel Guntherberg was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Brunswick Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Amelia Academy on Monday, taking the game 6-2.
Ashton Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Nathan Wells was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chris Parrish, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Walsingham Academy has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-8 record this season. As for Brunswick Academy, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Walsingham Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Walsingham Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Brunswick Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Walsingham Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Walsingham Academy's way against Brunswick Academy in their previous matchup back in March as Walsingham Academy made off with a 14-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Walsingham Academy since the team 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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