Foxcroft Academy put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged the Washington Academy Raiders out 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Foxcroft Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Washington Academy's part, Trevor Shimabukuro was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 10.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Shimabukuro was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his nine plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carson Prout made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-8. Another player making a difference was Mike Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-7.
Foxcroft Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Washington Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Foxcroft Academy will head out on the road to challenge Mattanawcook at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Foxcroft Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Mattanawcook's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Washington Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George Stevens Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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