Softball Recap: Hodgdon Hawks vs. Southern Aroostook Warriors
Hodgdon was the 19-2 winner over Southern Aroostook when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hodgdon Hawks fell just short of the Southern Aroostook Warriors by a score of 3-2 on Thursday.
For Southern Aroostook's part, Olivia Ellingwood and Brooke Shields made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Ellingwood tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Shields struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At bat, Ellingwood went 1-for-4 with two runs and a triple, while Shields went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Hodgdon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Southern Aroostook, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Hodgdon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-4 victory vs. Ashland on the 27th. As for Southern Aroostook, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fort Fairfield at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Southern Aroostook has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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