Baseball Recap: Washburn Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Washburn's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Wisdom Pioneers. Considering the Beavers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Brayden Barnard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Barnard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Washburn: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-6 otherwise.

Tommy King

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/20/26 vs Wisdom	3
05/13/26 vs Southern Aroostook	2
04/27/26 @ Southern Aroostook	2
05/11/26 @ Hodgdon	1
05/08/26 vs Ashland	1

In other batting news, Tommy King and Avery Nadeau did most of the damage at the plate: King went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Nadeau got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave King a new career-high. Miles Tate was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.

Washburn moved to 5-6 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Wisdom, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Washburn will face off against rival Katahdin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Wisdom is set to take on their familiar foe Madawaska at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.