BA Tops Huskies 8-4 in Conference Showdown

It is not often that a former governor, a current governor, and a United States Senator are in attendance when the Wolverines take the field. However, all three were among the hundred or so spectators on hand on the Kents Hill campus for the dedication of Peter McKernan Field. After the thirty-minute ceremony, the Wolverines wasted no time getting on the scoreboard as Nathan Cook’s (Riverside, SC) booming ground rule double plated Monty Marocco (Winchester, MA) with the first run. BA scored three more times in the next inning as Myles Brown (Cope, SC) delivered a solid two RBI single to push the lead to 3-1 and then scored himself on a sacrifice fly by Sean Gavin (Keene, NH). Brown figured in the next three runs as his plated two more runners with a double in the second and a triple in the seventh, then scored the eighth run in the same inning. BA pitcher Bobby Williams (Wilmot Falls, MA) started slowly but got stronger as the game went along, giving up just four hits while setting down a dozen on strikes for a complete game win. The victory assures the Wolverines of at least a share of the regular season conference title. BA takes their 13-4 record back home to face a very tough Navy Prep nine in a Sunday doubleheader beginning at noon.

BA Shows Depth in Pitching

Wolverine hurlers Billy Kenyon (Avon, CT) and Anthony Jimenez (Agawam, MA) combined to limit the Huskies of New Hampton School to just one hit and a single run while getting tons of run support as BA put this one to bed in five innings by a score of 15-1. Kenyon got the nod for his first start of the year and pitched effectively, retiring the sides in order for the first two frames and giving up one run in the third. Jimenez silenced the Husky bats in the fourth and fifth as he retired the sides in both innings. The BA bats supported the fine pitching efforts with eleven hits and fifteen runs. After a scoreless first inning, the Wolverines broke through with four runs in the second, and then put the game out of reach with nine in the third and two in the fourth. Monte Marrocco (Winchester, MA) and Nathan Cook (Riverside, SC) each collected two hits and knocked in three RBI’s apiece. Brian Murray (Burlington, MA) and Bobby Williams (Wilmot Falls, MA) also garnered two hits apiece. Now 12-4, the Wolverines are on the road Saturday as they take on conference foe, Kents Hill School, at 1:00.


Myles Brown trying to put down a bunt.


Myles Brown getting high fives from teammates after scoring a run for BA.


Brian Murray steals second.


Brian Murray scores another run for the Wolverines.


Mookie Nelson connects for a hit.


Mookie Nelson strikes a pose.


Monte Marrocco with part of the infield still on his uniform.


Monte Marrocco collects an RBI.


Nathan Cook runs around the bases.


Coach Smith talking to the team.


Bobby Williams connects for a hit.

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.