Baseball Recap: Central Red Devils vs. Piscataquis Pirates
Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-1 to the Piscataquis Pirates, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Piscataquis' part, Scott Chadbourne made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Chadbourne was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Gaw, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Noah Kain, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Piscataquis, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will square off against Foxcroft Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Foxcroft Academy is coming into the match with six straight wins at home, so Central will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Piscataquis, they will head out on the road to face off against Penquis Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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