Stearns is 1-9 against Mattanawcook since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Stearns Minutemen will look to defend their home field against the Mattanawcook Lynx at 4:30 p.m. Stearns is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Monday, Stearns needed a bit of extra time to put away Bangor Christian. They skirted past the Patriots 6-5.
Meanwhile, Mattanawcook can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Calais with a sharp 14-4 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Mattanawcook as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Isaac Ritchie made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Ritchie was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Fred Mason was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chase Stevens, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Stearns' victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Mattanawcook, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Stearns suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Mattanawcook in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Stearns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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