Softball Game Recap: Sanford Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 8:31am

Softball Recap: Sanford Spartans vs. Massabesic Mustangs

Sanford is still looking for their season's first win. They fell 4-1 to the Massabesic Mustangs on Friday. Sanford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Massabesic apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.

For Massabesic's part, Kendal Pelletier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Baylee Wright, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Sanford's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Massabesic, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season.

Sanford will be playing in front of their home fans against Scarborough at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Scarborough's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Sanford's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Massabesic, they will head out on the road to take on Noble at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Massabesic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

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