Softball Recap: Noble Knights vs. Biddeford Tigers
Noble was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-0 to the Biddeford Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Noble of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Biddeford's part, Lily Lesieur was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Lesieur has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lesieur was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaylah Trottier was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mariah Villandry, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles and four RBI.
Noble's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Biddeford, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Noble will face off against Deering at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Deering is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Noble will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Biddeford, they will head out on the road to take on Thornton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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