John Bapst Memorial is 0-10 against Ellsworth since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Crusaders will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
John Bapst Memorial came out on top against Foxcroft Academy on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Crusaders were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Ponies. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Crusaders.
Abe Pendergast
| 05/19/26 @ Foxcroft Academy | 3 |
| 05/27/25 @ Waterville | 2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Old Town | 2 |
| 05/29/25 @ Belfast | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Waterville | 1 |
Abe Pendergast made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because John Bapst Memorial is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Pendergast was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Ouellette, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Boudreau, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Ellsworth got themselves on the board against Caribou on Monday, but Caribou never followed suit. They were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Vikings. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won four in a row.
Ellsworth's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for John Bapst Memorial, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
John Bapst Memorial might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Ellsworth in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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