Maine Central Institute had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it six. They came up short against the Winthrop Ramblers, falling 8-0. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Ramblers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Winthrop, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For Winthrop's part, Trent Collin made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Collin also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Winthrop is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Collin was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jaxon August and Braden Branagan did most of the damage at the plate: August earned two RBI, one run, and one stolen base, while Branagan went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Branagan has become a key player for Winthrop: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine Central Institute will challenge Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Winthrop, they will venture away from home to take on Monmouth Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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