Softball Recap: Biddeford Tigers vs. Bonny Eagle Scots
Biddeford came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Bonny Eagle Scots as they made off with a 16-6 win. Biddeford might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five contests by nine runs or more this season.
Lily Lesieur was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Lesieur has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lesieur was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Biddeford got a massive performance out of Mariah Villandry, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Eliza Doyon was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Bonny Eagle's side, Madison McGlinn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Turgeon, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Biddeford's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-4. As for Bonny Eagle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Biddeford will take on Falmouth at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bonny Eagle, they will be playing at home against Portland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Portland's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Bonny Eagle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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