In what's become a running theme this season, Washington Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Sumner Tigers a 13-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Washington Academy as they're now sitting on three straight.
Carson Prout was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Prout was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Trevor Shimabukuro was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Caden Schwinn, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Washington Academy pushed their record up to 10-2 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Sumner, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Orono at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Washington Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Sumner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Deer Isle-Stonington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last five games Deer Isle-Stonington has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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