Dexter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-3 to the Piscataquis Pirates, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dexter of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Piscataquis' part, Noah Kain spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Piscataquis' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ben Higgins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Scott Chadbourne, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Dexter's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Piscataquis, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dexter will take on Searsport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Piscataquis, they will be playing at home against Penobscot Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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