MacDonald in strong opener> Windjammers pitcher gives up one hit, strikes out 11 Eagles

CAMDEN – Mike MacDonald allowed just one hit over six innings Thursday as Camden-Rockport opened the high school baseball season with a 5-3 victory over Erskine Academy of South China.

MacDonald struck out 11 without walking a batter. He also ignited the Windjammers’ three-run third inning with a leadoff double. Jay Seymour followed with a single to plate McDonald. Brian Fitzpatrick then singled and Will Dennen singled in Seymour and Fitzpatrick.

John Whitman had both hits for the Eagles, including two-run single in the fourth inning.

Erskine (0-1) 100 200 0 – 3 2 2 Camden-Rockport (1-0) 203 000 x – 5 5 3

Capen and Osborne; MacDonald, Peck (7) and Peck

Maranacook 14, MCI 2

At Readfield, Sika Stanton hit a double and a triple as the Black Bears cruised.

Jasmine Carey added a triple for Maranacook.

Jenn Cummings took the loss in her first varsity start for Maine Central Institute of Pittfield.

MCI (0-1) 000 11 – 2 2 6 Maranacook (1-0) 361 22 – 14 14 2

Cummings and Saucier; Pullen and Dunn