Central extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They came up short against the Foxcroft Academy Ponies, falling 14-1. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 15-1 to the Ponies when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Foxcroft Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-2. Considering they have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Foxcroft Academy's part, Hayden Strout and Lucas Sands were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Strout pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Sands struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Strout has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Strout got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base, while Sands went 1-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. Those four runs gave Strout a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Evan Seavey looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Thomas Day, who fired off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh Knapp, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Central is taking a road trip to challenge Piscataquis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Foxcroft Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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