Will Ricker winds up against Bucksport. Photo by Anne Berleant
BANGOR—Despite a seventh inning surge, the George Stevens Academy Eagles fell short of the Eastern Class C title against Bucksport on June 17. With Will Ricker pitching, the Eagles held the Golden Bucks to one run in the fourth but could not score more than a base hit. The fifth inning changed what had mostly been a three up, three down game when Bucksport scored four runs for a 5-0 lead.
The GSA Eagles are runner ups in the Eastern finals. Photo by Anne Berleant
GSA came back in at the top of the seventh, when Will Entwisle walked to first and pinch-hitter Taylor Schildroth scored a base hit. Next up, Garrison Looke hit for first base bringing home a run. Beckett Slayton walked and the bases were loaded. Harrison Vinall scored an RBI and Will Ricker followed with another for 5-3. A quick strike out and the score stood as final. The Eagles and Coach Dan Kane accepted the runner up trophy, as the Eagles ended the season 15-4.
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