While Washington Academy's win against Sumner wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Raiders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 two weeks ago.
Bella Cirone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Meadow Rohde, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple was her first of the season.
Raiders
| 05/20/25 @ Sumner | 4-2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Central | 7-6 |
| 05/14/25 @ Calais | 16-1 |
| 05/09/25 @ Foxcroft Academy | 5-3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Sumner | 11-1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Foxcroft Academy | 11-1 |
The win (which was Washington Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Sumner, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington Academy will take on Mount View at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sumner, they will square off against Bangor Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
