The Mount View Mustangs will challenge the Washington Academy Raiders at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mount View has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with nine straight defeats, while Washington Academy will come in with six straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mount View's offense. They came up short against Bucksport on Tuesday, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Washington Academy narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Sumner 4-2.
Bella Cirone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Meadow Rohde, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Washington Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of five runs across that stretch. As for Mount View, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Mount View might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Washington Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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