Monmouth Academy Mustangs gallop by Seahawks 11-1
Will LaBrecque slides safely back to first after singling in the fourth inning. ART MAYERS/Boothbay Register
Will LaBrecque slides safely back to first after singling in the fourth inning. ART MAYERS/Boothbay Register
The Boothbay Region High School Seahawks, 2-11, began the winddown of their 2019 season facing the Monmouth Academy Mustangs, 10-3, on Friday, May 24.
The Mustangs came out swinging, scoring three runs in the first inning, and went on to win, 11-1.
The Seahawks staged a comeback in the bottom of the inning. Leading off, Hunter Crocker bunted and took second on an overthrow of first base. He came home on a ground ball by Will LaBrecque.
The Seahawks’ offense then stalled under the strong pitching of Mustang senior Trevor Flanagan, 5-0, who racked up nine strikeouts in four innings. Tom MacDonald finished out the five-inning game for the Mustangs.
Hunter Crocker struck out four and gave way to Matt Sullivan with two outs in the fourth inning.
The Seahawks had a chance of staving off the mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth inning with the Mustangs leading 11-1. Matt Sullivan singled. Hunter Crocker was hit by a pitch. The runners attempted a double steal with two outs. Unfortunately, Jamie LaBrecque struck out to end the game.
The Seahawks will end their season at home on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Wiscasset Middle High School.
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