Foxcroft Academy had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-14 to make it six. They lost 10-0 to the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-1 two weeks ago.
As for John Bapst Memorial, their record now sits at 7-9. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
For John Bapst Memorial's part, Ian Boudreau was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Boudreau a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Ouellette, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. John Bapst Memorial is undefeated when Ouellette posts two or more runs, but 4-9 otherwise. Colby Haggerty was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Foxcroft Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for John Bapst Memorial, they will venture away from home to square off against Belfast at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight.
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