Raiders
| 05/27/25 @ Orono | 13-3 |
| 05/22/25 vs Narraguagus | 9-3 |
| 05/21/25 vs George Stevens Academy | 10-0 |
| 05/20/25 @ Sumner | 18-0 |
| 05/15/25 @ Mount View | 8-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Washington Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Orono Riots. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
James Welch was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Welch was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Washington Academy got a massive performance out of Daniel Gardner, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Gardner has posted since back in April of 2024. Keagon Dinsmore also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Washington Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive contests.
Washington Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Orono, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Washington Academy will take on Bucksport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Orono, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Riots are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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