Softball Preview: Southern Aroostook Warriors vs. Katahdin Cougars
Southern Aroostook is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Katahdin is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Southern Aroostook Warriors will take on the Katahdin Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Southern Aroostook made easy work of Hodgdon and carried off a 17-2 win.
Brooke Shields was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Shields was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Cami Shields and Jordyn Bishop did most of the damage at the plate: Shields scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Bishop went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Hannah McGary was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Katahdin put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They never let Washburn onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory.
Southern Aroostook's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Katahdin, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.
Southern Aroostook couldn't quite finish off Katahdin in their previous matchup on May 6th and fell 4-2. Will Southern Aroostook have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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