Carrabec extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers, falling 11-1. The game marked the Cobras' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for North Yarmouth Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For North Yarmouth Academy's part, Lily Fortin was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Fortin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, North Yarmouth Academy got a massive performance out of Reese Weaver, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Weaver is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aurora Blier, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Carrabec will challenge Buckfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Yarmouth Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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