Mount Desert Island has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hampden Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Mount Desert Island beat Hermon 7-2.
Colin Sullivan made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Sullivan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other pitching news, Preston Tripp looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
Back at the plate, Jacob Shields was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Joey Wellman-Clouse was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, Hampden is still undefeated this season after their game against Messalonskee on Monday, but Messalonskee came as close as anyone has to beating them. Hampden sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Messalonskee.
Like Mount Desert Island, Hampden also got a great game from a two-way player: Colin Peckham. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Peckham was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Rogan Lord was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kaysen Wildman, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
Mount Desert Island's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Hampden, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount Desert Island has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Hampden struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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