The George Stevens Academy Eagles will challenge the Orono Riots at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. George Stevens Academy has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calais hit George Stevens Academy with a five-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles fell 13-10 to the Blue Devils. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Emily Young was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Marnie Gleason, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Bucksport hit Orono with a eight-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Riots came up short against the Golden Bucks, falling 11-1. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Riots couldn't push the score so high this time.
Orono saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Pardilla, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Having lost for the first time this season, Orono fell to 2-1. As for George Stevens Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. George Stevens Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .432. However, it's not like Orono struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
George Stevens Academy might still be hurting after the 23-1 defeat they got from Orono in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
