Searsport extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-5 in the process. They came up short against the Bucksport Golden Bucks, falling 12-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Bucksport, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-5. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Bucksport's part, Trent Goss made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Goss was also stellar in the batter's box, earning three runs and five stolen bases. He has become a key player for Bucksport: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bo Provencher, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eli Bennett, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Searsport will head out to square off against Lee Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bucksport, they will challenge George Stevens Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.13 runs per game on average), something the Golden Bucks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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