GORHAM – Nick Grady went 4 for 5 with a triple, three RBI and three runs for Southern Maine on Tuesday in a 16-2 baseball win over St. Joseph’s.

The Huskies (16-3) had four triples among 14 hits and stole eight bases as they extended their winning streak to 10.

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Shyler Scates, a freshman for USM from Erskine Academy, was the starter against St. Joseph’s. Scates allowed one earned run in 41⁄3 innings. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

Center fielder Louie Vigars of St. Joseph’s keeps his eyes on the infield after coming up with a diving catch in the fourth inning. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

Sam Dexter of Southern Maine watches the ball heading to first base Tuesday, completing a double play after forcing Sam Butts of St. Joseph’s at second base. USM improved to 16-3 with a 16-2 victory at home against its rival. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

First baseman Mike Pratt of St. Joseph’s waits … waits … and keeps waiting for the ball to head back down. St. Joseph’s dropped to 14-9 with the loss. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

Matt Verrier added two hits, two runs and four RBI, and Tucker White had a double, a triple, two RBI and four runs. Troy Thibodeau also drove in two.

The Huskies took control with three runs in the second and three in the third. Andrew Richards threw 22/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win, improving to 2-1.

Mike Pratt had the only RBI for the Monks (14-9).

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