Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Washington Academy). They blew past the Calais Blue Devils 16-1 on Wednesday. With that victory, the Raiders brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
Bella Cirone
| 05/14/25 @ Calais | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Foxcroft Academy | 1 |
| 05/27/24 @ Bucksport | 1 |
| 05/15/24 vs Mount View | 1 |
| 05/04/24 @ Foxcroft Academy | 1 |
Bella Cirone made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Keeton, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Grace Dennison, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Washington Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive matchups.
Washington Academy's record is now 5-1. As for Calais, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Washington Academy will head out on the road to challenge Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Calais, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shead at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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