Washburn extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 4-6. They lost 11-0 to the Fort Fairfield Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Monday.
As for Fort Fairfield, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.3 runs this season.
For Fort Fairfield's part, Graedon King made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). King has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lucas Cormier and Levi Cole did most of the damage at the plate: Cormier went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Cole went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Cole a new career-high. Cayden Ala was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Coincidentally, Washburn and Fort Fairfield will both be playing Wisdom the next time they take the field. The Beavers will host the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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