Mount View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Washington Academy Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mount View of the 11-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
For Washington Academy's part, Bella Cirone and Avery Cates made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cirone kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Cates pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cirone has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Cirone scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Cates fired off three triples, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lily Hennessey was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Dennison, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Mount View's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Washington Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Mount View is on the road again on Monday to play Dirigo at 4:00 p.m. As for Washington Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Sumner at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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