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| 05/16/25 - Home | 1-15 L |
| 05/28/24 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 05/10/24 - Away | 20-7 W |
| 05/22/23 - Home | 5-6 L |
| 04/28/23 - Away | 31-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Sacopee Valley and St. Dominic are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Hawks will face off against the Saints at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Sacopee Valley will be strutting in after a victory while St. Dominic will be coming in after a loss.
Sacopee Valley was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Old Orchard Beach on Thursday. The Hawks were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Seagulls. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Charlotte Cyr and Aly Eastman were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Cyr pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Eastman tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Cyr went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Eastman went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave Eastman a new career-high.
In other batting news, Adaline Wright was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Bridget Landry was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last seven matches, St. Dominic finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost 10-0 to Buckfield. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Saints were not able to get on the board.
St. Dominic's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Sacopee Valley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-11.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sacopee Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like St. Dominic struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sacopee Valley suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to St. Dominic in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
