Mount Desert Island had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 5-4 to make it five. They fell just short of the Bucksport Golden Bucks by a score of 2-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 12-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Bucksport, the win keeps they at an undefeated 10-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average this season.
For Bucksport's part, the result came thanks to Natalie Simpson's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Simpson has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Bucksport's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Marina Keene, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Mount Desert Island will venture away from home to face off against Ellsworth at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bucksport, they will host Mount View at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Bucks are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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