Softball Preview: Washington Academy Raiders vs. Foxcroft Academy Ponies
The Washington Academy Raiders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Foxcroft Academy Ponies at 12:00 p.m. Washington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.5 runs per game this season.
Washington Academy will bounce into Saturday's game after beating Sumner, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Washington Academy was the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Sumner on Wednesday. Washington Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Bella Cirone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sadie Story, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4. Avery Cates was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Foxcroft Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Maine Central Institute by a score of 7-6.
Washington Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Foxcroft Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Washington Academy might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Foxcroft Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2019. Can Washington Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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