Deering is 0-10 against Scarborough since May of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Rams are taking a road trip to take on the Red Storm at 10:00 a.m. Deering has given up an average of 16.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deering took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Marshwood as they made off with a 23-16 win. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Deering got a massive performance out of Hadleigh McPartlan, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those home runs marked the first that McPartlan has launched this season. Ruby Chase was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and one double.
Deering always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Scarborough was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Kennebunk, falling 11-0.
Deering's victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Scarborough, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Scarborough's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Deering hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. It's a different story for Scarborough, though, as they've only averaged .223. Will they be able to contain Deering's hitters?
Deering suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Scarborough in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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