Washington Academy has been on the road for four straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the George Stevens Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Washington Academy had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Foxcroft Academy 6-4.
Bella Cirone made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Cirone has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Cirone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Cirone wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Libby, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Cates, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, George Stevens Academy can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-11 victory over Mount View. George Stevens Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Washington Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for George Stevens Academy, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Everything went Washington Academy's way against George Stevens Academy in their previous meeting on Monday as Washington Academy made off with a 23-0 win. Does Washington Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will George Stevens Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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