Raiders
| 06/04/25 vs Calais | 11 |
| 06/02/25 vs Bucksport | 7 |
| 05/29/25 @ Bucksport | 3 |
| 05/27/25 @ Orono | 13 |
| 05/22/25 vs Narraguagus | 9 |
| + 11 more games |
Washington Academy is a perfect 10-0 against Calais since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Raiders will challenge the Blue Devils. Washington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Washington Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Calais on Wednesday. The Raiders put the hurt on the Blue Devils with a sharp 11-4 victory. Considering the Raiders have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Parker Cates made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jayden Mahar was a standout: he fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Moholland, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs.
Washington Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calais only posted a batting average of .167.
Washington Academy's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Calais, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-8 record.
Calais' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Washington Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. It's a different story for Calais, though, as they've only averaged .220. Will they be able to contain Washington Academy's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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