Foxcroft Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Washington Academy on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Washington Academy Raiders by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Foxcroft Academy couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Washington Academy's part, Bella Cirone spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 16 Ks. Cirone has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Washington Academy's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Sadie Story, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run. Avery Cates was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Foxcroft Academy's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Washington Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Foxcroft Academy will head out on the road to face off against Orono at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Orono's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Foxcroft Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Washington Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Mount View at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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