The Marshwood Hawks will square off against the South Portland Red Riots at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshwood has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Marshwood's offense. They came up short against Kennebunk on Monday, falling 11-0.
Marshwood saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Hester, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when South Portland and Scarborough meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Wednesday. The Red Riots came out on top against the Red Storm by a score of 7-2.
Maegan Berry was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sadie Soucy, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lucy Wetzel, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
South Portland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 4-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
South Portland has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season. As for Marshwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Marshwood's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Hawks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Portland, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Marshwood continue to outrun the ball?
Marshwood couldn't quite get it done against South Portland in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 11-7. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
