Trojans
| 05/17/25 @ Westbrook | 13-2 |
| 05/15/25 vs Massabesic | 11-0 |
| 05/13/25 @ Deering | 21-1 |
| 05/12/25 vs Falmouth | 2-1 |
| 05/08/25 @ Bonny Eagle | 7-2 |
Thornton Academy strolled into their game on Saturday with an undefeated record and they left with the same. They blew past the Westbrook Blue Blazes 13-2. That's two games straight that the Trojans have won by exactly 11 runs.
Jacob Fish was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fish was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other pitching news, Ben Indorf looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Noah Fullerton, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brennan Tabor, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Thornton Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .514 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Thornton Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Westbrook, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Thornton Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Sanford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 1.3, the Spartans 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Westbrook will challenge rival Gorham at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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