Foxcroft Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Washington Academy Raiders by a score of 6-4. Foxcroft Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Washington Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
For Washington Academy's part, Bella Cirone made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Cirone has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Cirone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Cirone wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Libby, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Avery Cates was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Foxcroft Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Washington Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foxcroft Academy will take on Mattanawcook at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Washington Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George Stevens Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Washington Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while George Stevens Academy has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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