It was a good run, but Woodland unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Machias Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Woodland couldn't push the score so high this time.
Brooke Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lydia Cropley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrina Moore, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Woodland's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-3. As for Machias, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-5.
Woodland will take on Shead at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodland is facing Shead at the right time seeing as Shead is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Machias, they will head out on the road to challenge Jonesport-Beals at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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