The Class A North quarterfinal between Mt. Ararat and Edward Little was halted by thunder and lightning in the fifth inning, the score knotted at 1‑1, before officials cleared the field and the game resumed.
Imrie’s masterclass on the mound
Mt. Ararat’s starter Eligh Imrie delivered a commanding performance, tossing seven innings, striking out seven batters and allowing just one hit, a display that kept the Raiders in control despite the earlier deadlock.
When play restarted, Mt. Ararat seized the moment, plating three unearned runs that turned the 1‑1 tie into a 4‑1 lead, a margin that would prove decisive.
Next up: Bangor
The Raiders are scheduled to meet Bangor at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, a rematch that carries extra weight after Mt. Ararat had already beaten the Bengals earlier this month and captured last year’s regional final.
Edward Little’s Max Kimble kept the pressure on with five solid innings, five hits, zero earned runs, four strikeouts and two walks, but the Raiders’ bats proved too much.
Key offensive contributors for Mt. Ararat included Daniel Beal, Will Davis and Jesse Bowker, whose performances at the plate helped cement the victory.
The win also underscores the team’s resilience, having navigated a weather interruption and now turning its focus to a familiar opponent in Bangor.