The Virginia Episcopal School Bishops will head out on the road to challenge the Eastern Mennonite Flames at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Virginia Episcopal School is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Virginia Episcopal School gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Christchurch School, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bishops have posted since May 3, 2024.
Campbell Howard
| 04/05/25 vs Christchurch School | 0 |
| 04/02/25 vs Miller School of Albemarle | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Hargrave Military Academy | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Life Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/13/25 @ Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs St. Anne's-Belfield | 2 |
Campbell Howard made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Howard wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Godsie, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Godsie hit this season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Eastern Mennonite was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They came up short against Blue Ridge, falling 15-2. The loss continues a trend for the Flames in their meetings with the Barons: they've now lost eight in a row.
Eastern Mennonite's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Virginia Episcopal School, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Virginia Episcopal School has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Eastern Mennonite struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Virginia Episcopal School took their win against Eastern Mennonite when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 22-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bishops 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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