George Stevens Academy had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it six. They lost 9-3 to the Washington Academy Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
George Stevens Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cadence Pert, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Washington Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.4 runs this season.
On Washington Academy's side, Bella Cirone made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Cirone has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Riley Shimabukuro was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilyana Balyint, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. George Stevens Academy will venture away from home to challenge Narraguagus at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Washington Academy, they will face off against Ellsworth at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Raiders 1.2, the Eagles 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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