The Machias Bulldogs will take on the Lee Academy Pandas on Thursday. Machias will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Machias is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Central Aroostook 20-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Bulldogs considering their two-run performance the game before.
Nick Hennessey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Mickey Fitzsimmons
| 06/10/25 vs Central Aroostook | 4 |
| 05/07/25 vs Shead | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Jonesport-Beals | 2 |
| 06/04/25 vs Sumner | 1 |
| 05/16/25 vs Bangor Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Machias let Blake Bridges and Mickey Fitzsimmons run wild. Bridges got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Fitzsimmons went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave Fitzsimmons a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Robicheau, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Machias always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .711. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lee Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top against Woodland by a score of 7-2 last Monday.
Lee Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Machias, their record is now 10-5.
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