Baseball Recap: Worcester Academy Extends Winning Streak to Four

Worcester Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Rivers, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's matchup. The Hilltoppers never let the Red Wings get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Monday. The game marked the Hilltoppers' most dominant win of the season.

Leo Lyons looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.

Cole Hambly

Hits

04/28/25 @ Rivers	2
04/23/25 @ Austin Prep	0
04/19/25 vs Phillips Academy	1
04/19/25 vs Phillips Academy	1
04/16/25 @ Deerfield Academy	1
05/19/24 @ Deerfield Academy	2

At the plate, Worcester Academy got a massive performance out of Cole Hambly, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. What's more, Hambly posted two hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dushyant Singh, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.

Worcester Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

The victory (which was Worcester Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Rivers, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

Worcester Academy will be playing at home against Winchendon at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rivers, they will head out on the road to take on Thayer Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Red Wings will no doubt try to take advantage of.