George Stevens Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-1 to the Washington Academy Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to George Stevens Academy of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Washington Academy's part, Carson Prout was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Prout was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Caden Schwinn and Colby Moholland did most of the damage at the plate: Schwinn scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Moholland went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was James Welch, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
George Stevens Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Washington Academy, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with that win, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. George Stevens Academy will challenge Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. George Stevens Academy is facing Central at the right time seeing as Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Washington Academy, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Sumner at 4:30 p.m. Washington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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