George Stevens Academy couldn't quite beat Orono on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The George Stevens Academy Eagles fell just short of the Orono Riots by a score of 8-6. George Stevens Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
George Stevens Academy saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brady Pert, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Pert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Alex Bebout, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
George Stevens Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Orono, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5.
George Stevens Academy will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Lee Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for Orono, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 8-7 win vs. Deer Isle-Stonington on the 10th.
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