The Calais Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Washington Academy Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Calais hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Calais lost 7-1 to Machias on Monday.
Calais saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Destiny Holmes, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Washington Academy wound up with the same score they had in their last game (2-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Bella Cirone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Washington Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Calais, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Calais' speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Blue Devils have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Washington Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Calais continue to outrun the ball?
Calais might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Washington Academy in their previous matchup back in May. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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