The Hargrave Military Academy Tigers will be playing at home against the Blue Ridge Barons at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hargrave Military Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Hargrave Military Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Fork Union Military Academy and fell 3-2. Hargrave Military Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hargrave Military Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeremiah Perry, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Blue Ridge came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Roanoke Catholic 17-7. The win was just what Blue Ridge needed coming off of a 21-7 defeat in their prior contest.
Colt Chalmers made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Chalmers has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Chalmers was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colby White, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times he's played. Kelton Sparks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Hargrave Military Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Blue Ridge, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hargrave Military Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Blue Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hargrave Military Academy suffered a grim 16-5 defeat to Blue Ridge in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Hargrave Military Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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