Gorham is 2-7 against Falmouth since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Rams will square off against the Navigators at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Gorham 2.2, Falmouth 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Gorham and Marshwood, and Gorham kept the tradition alive. The Rams put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 8-1 victory on Tuesday. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.
Hunter Finck was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Sawyer Smith was excellent, going 3-for-4 with four RBI. Cooper Whitehead also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Gorham kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marshwood only managed six.
Meanwhile, Falmouth won against Noble on Saturday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Navigators never let Biddeford get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The Navigators have beaten the Tigers the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
Like Gorham, Falmouth also got a great game from a two-way player: Jacoby Porter. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Porter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Pechinski, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Caden Berry was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Gorham's record is now 6-2-1. As for Falmouth, their record now sits at 5-2.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gorham hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Falmouth struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gorham beat Falmouth 3-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
