Hawks
| 06/12/25 vs Cony | 10 |
| 06/03/25 @ Hampden | 0 |
| 05/31/25 vs John Bapst Memorial | 10 |
| 05/27/25 vs Bangor | 3 |
| 05/26/25 @ Nokomis | 9 |
| + 12 more games |
Hermon is 8-2 against Mount Desert Island since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Hawks will challenge the Trojans. Hermon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Hermon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They never let Cony get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hawks needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Katie Fowler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Simcox, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Mount Desert Island had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 8-6. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Eagles on their field since May 31, 2023.
Taylor Grant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ella Watson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Alli Horner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Mount Desert Island now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Hermon, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.
Mount Desert Island's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hermon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. It's a different story for Mount Desert Island, though, as they've only averaged .335. Will they be able to contain Hermon's hitters?
Hermon took their win against Mount Desert Island in their previous matchup back in May by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
