In what's become a running theme this season, Mount Desert Island gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They beat the Bucksport Golden Bucks by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 10-0. Mount Desert Island's win was all the more impressive since Bucksport was averaging only 3.89 runs allowed on the season.
Preston Tripp made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Tripp has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tripp was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Joey Wellman-Clouse was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Colin Sullivan was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Mount Desert Island has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Bucksport, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Desert Island will face off against Old Town at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Mount Desert Island: 3.9, Old Town: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bucksport, they will head out on the road to challenge Mount View at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Mount View has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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