Baseball Recap: George Stevens Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Breton Lebel

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 5:51am

Baseball Recap: George Stevens Academy Eagles vs. Central Red Devils

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, George Stevens Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They never let the Central Red Devils onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory on Wednesday. George Stevens Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Haven Smith and Brady Pert were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Pert struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season. At the plate, Smith scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Pert scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, Breton Lebel was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Hutchins, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.

On Central's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Cadieux, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.

George Stevens Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George Stevens Academy will take on Mattanawcook at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will be playing at home against Deer Isle-Stonington at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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