Walker Shines in Wolverine Win

Zach Walker (Hingham, MA) pitched four-plus masterful innings in relief, stopping the Westbrook High School offense cold as the Wolverines came from behind to win this one going away by a score of 10-6. Walker gave up just three hits and allowed only one walk in relief of Sean Mullaney (Newton, MA) who ran into control problems in the third. Ahead 1-0, the Wolverines added three more in the third inning as Nathan Cook (Riverside, NC) drove a 0-1 fastball high and deep over the left field fence with two runners aboard. But Westbrook came storming back to score five in the bottom of the same inning to go ahead 5-4. The Wolverines responded with two in the fourth to regain the lead 6-5 and then put the game out of reach with three more runs in the sixth and one more in the seventh. The BA offense was led by Cook who had two more hits in addition to his round tripper and also had a key sacrifice fly that scored Monte Marrocco (Winchester, MA) in the critical fourth inning. Now 11-4, Wolverines get ready to host District II opponent New Hampton School this Friday at 4:00.

Doubleheader Vs Navy Prep UPDATE

UPDATE: This Sundays doubleheader versus Navy Prep will start at noon instead of 1 o'clock.

Rain Halts BA’s Bid for Number 11

Miserable weather and sloppy field conditions finally took their toll as the men in blue called the game in the third with the Wolverines holding on to a 4-1 lead over Phillips Exeter Academy. BA took no time getting started as Monte Marrocco (Winchester, MA) led off the first inning with a stand-up double to left. However, the Wolverines were not able to score. BA did get four in the second as Marrocco and Brandon Dutch (Monroe, CT) each contributed two-RBI singles. Exeter’s lone run came in the second. The rain-out gives BA pitching ace Gavin Scott (Vienna, VA) an extra day’s rest as he is slated to pitch the first game of the Navy Prep doubleheader slated for Sunday.

Ten Runs Produce Tenth Win

Bobby Williams (Wilmot Falls, MA) and Barrett Elliott (Foxborough, MA) combined to limit the Kents Hill offense to just two hits as the BA baseball team won its tenth game of the season by the score of 10-0. BA scored three runs in the first, one in the second, two in the third, three in the fourth, and one in the fifth to put this one away in five innings. The BA bats responded with eleven hits, including three home runs. Brandon Dutch (Monroe, CT) hit a solo shot in the second, Miles Brown (Cope, SC) hit a mammoth two-run shot to center field in the third, and Peter Creamer (Groveland, MA) hit a three-run round tripper to right field in the fourth. The victory is the third conference win of the season and all but assures the Wolverines of at least a share of the conference title. Standing with a record of 10-4, Wolverines travel to Thornton Academy on Tuesday for a non-conference game beginning at 4:00.

This just in.....

Bridgton Academy is now a member of the New England Club Baseball Association.

This will have a fantastic impact on our fall baseball schedule and recruitment opportunities for our players. Bridgton will be in the North Division with University of Maine, University of New England, and University of New Hampshire. Also in the NECBA: University of Connecticut, Fairfield, Yale, Sacred Heart, Boston University, Emmanuel College, Holy Cross, and Northeastern.

Wolverines Make Quick Work of Winchendon

BA pitcher Lane Garvey (Marlborough, MA) limited the Winchendon School to just one hit and no runs while striking out five en route to his first win of the season. The Wolverine offense gave him plenty of support, feasting off of two Winchendon pitchers for twenty hits - including three home runs and five doubles - that produced twenty-eight runs. Joining the list of multiple hitters included Sean Gavin (Keene, NH), Brandon Dutch (Monroe, CT), Nathan Cook (Riverside, NH), Pete Creamer (Groveland, MA) and Brian Murray (Burlington, MA). The defensive gem of the day came in the fourth inning as Murray caught a long fly ball in right field and then gunned down a Winchendon player who has tagged third and attempted to score his team’s only run. The victory climaxes a successful week for the Wolverines, winning five out six games played in as many days. Standing at 9-4, the Wolverines face an intense schedule this week with eight games, including a Sunday doubleheader with Navy Prep. However, the main focus will be tomorrow’s 4:00 home game against MAISAD opponent, the Kents Hill School. A win will guarantee the Wolverines at least a share of the conference title.

Wolverines Top Monks, 5-2

The BA Wolverines combined good pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting to win their eighth game of the season, 5-2, over the Monks of St. Joseph’s College. Winning pitcher Sean Mullaney (Newton, MA) went five innings, giving up a pair of hits and a pair of runs, while stiking out four. Zach Walker (Hingham, MA) was again effective in relief, pitching two scoreless frames while striking out three. The Wolverines score twice in the third and twice in the fifth and added an insurance run in the sixth. St. Joeseph’s responded with single runs in the fourth and fifth. The Wolverines managed only four hits but took advantage of some shaky Monk’s pitching, as they scored on twice on wild pitches. The BA defense helped the cause as they turned two nifty double plays. The win is the third straight in as many days over college opponents and the fourth win in five games this week. The last long road trip of the season comes at the midpoint of the schedule as the Wolverines travel to the Winchendon School on Saturday for a 1:30 contest.