Stearns hasn't had much luck against Mattanawcook recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Minutemen will venture away from home to challenge the Lynx at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Stearns' favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups.
Stearns had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Piscataquis on Wednesday. The Minutemen put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 14-1 win. That looming 14-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Minutemen yet this season.
Meanwhile, Mattanawcook fell victim to Bucksport and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Bucks. The game marked the first time this season in which the Lynx were not able to get on the board.
Stearns' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mattanawcook, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-3.
Stearns might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Mattanawcook when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Minutemen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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