After three games on the road, George Stevens Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Bucksport Golden Bucks at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
George Stevens Academy gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They won by a run and slipped past Lee Academy 6-5.
Brady Pert made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Pert has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Pert wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Radel, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Skylar Carter was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bucksport put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past Sumner 17-2. Bucksport's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
George Stevens Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Bucksport, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
George Stevens Academy suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Bucksport when the teams last played back in April. Will George Stevens Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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