After soaring to ten runs the game before, Maranacook was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to the Hall-Dale Bulldogs. Maranacook was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hall-Dale apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2022.
For Hall-Dale's part, Noah Longfellow made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Longfellow has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Longfellow was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keegan Cary, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Trever Kalloch was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Maranacook has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season. As for Hall-Dale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.
Maranacook will head out on the road to challenge Mountain Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Maranacook surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hall-Dale, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Telstar at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hall-Dale's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Telstar has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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