Bucksport put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Searsport Vikings a 27-0 shutout. The Golden Bucks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Vikings, too.
Marina Keene and Natalie Simpson were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Keene pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Simpson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Keene got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and two RBI, while Simpson went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Jetta Shook was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Clement, who went 2-for-3 with four runs and three RBI.
Bucksport was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Golden Bucks
| 05/09/25 @ Searsport | 27-0 |
| 05/08/25 @ Mattanawcook | 11-1 |
| 04/30/25 @ Dexter | 8-2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Foxcroft Academy | 19-0 |
| 04/23/25 @ Ellsworth | 8-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Bucksport pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Searsport, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Bucksport will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mattanawcook at 4:30 p.m. As for Searsport, they will head out on the road to take on Lee Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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