North Yarmouth Academy came tearing into Friday's match with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Freeport Falcons. The result was nothing new for North Yarmouth Academy, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Lily Rawnsley made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Rawnsley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Jordan Nash and Cami Casserly did most of the damage at the plate: Nash scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Casserly went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Sadie Morgan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Freeport's side, Rosie Panenka and Vanessa St.Pierre did some serious damage despite the final result: Panenka scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while St.Pierre went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
North Yarmouth Academy's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Freeport, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
North Yarmouth Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Sacopee Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Freeport, they will head out on the road to challenge York at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. York will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Freeport surely won't give up without a fight.
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