Westover, MD – March 26, 2026
Holly Grove Christian’s varsity Eagles leaned on timely hits, patience at the plate, and clutch relief pitching to secure an 8–7 win over Greenwood Mennonite on Thursday afternoon, surviving a back‑and‑forth contest that stayed in doubt until the final out. The Eagles scored in five different innings and needed late composure to hold off a Greenwood rally.
Early Momentum Sets the Tone
Holly Grove jumped ahead early with a three‑run second inning and followed with back‑to‑back multi‑run frames in the third and fourth to build a working cushion. Bradley Chatham ignited the offense from the top of the order, consistently creating pressure on the bases, while Jack Ellis delivered key run‑producing contact as the Eagles built an 8–4 advantage heading into the late innings.
Greenwood Answers Back
Greenwood Mennonite refused to go quietly, generating 12 hits and seven total runs. Blake Mast powered the offense with a triple and three RBIs, while Alex Tranchina reached base four times and drove in two. Multiple stolen bases and aggressive baserunning allowed Greenwood to chip away, closing the gap and forcing Holly Grove to lock down defensively in the final frames.
On the Mound
Jonathan Young earned the win for the Eagles, striking out nine across 5.1 innings of work while battling through traffic. With Greenwood threatening late, Bradley Chatham moved from the field to the mound and delivered 1.2 scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one hit and striking out three to preserve the victory.
By the Numbers
Holly Grove finished with nine hits and drew eight walks, capitalizing on control issues from Greenwood pitching. Lucas Creighton went 2‑for‑3 with an RBI, while Will Donovan reached base four times and scored twice. Defensively, the Eagles played clean baseball, committing no errors, which proved decisive in a one‑run contest.
Player of the Game
Bradley Chatham (Holly Grove Christian) — Chatham filled the stat sheet, going 3‑for‑5 with two runs scored at the plate and sealing the game on the mound with dominant late‑inning relief. His all‑around performance swung momentum and delivered the Eagles a hard‑fought win.
Final
Holly Grove 8, Greenwood Mennonite 7
Holly Grove Christian improves its early‑season form with the victory, while Greenwood Mennonite showed depth and resilience that should translate well as the schedule continues.
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