Bangor hasn't had much luck against Skowhegan recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Rams will venture away from home to take on the River Hawks at 4:00 p.m. Bangor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Skowhegan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bangor had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Mt. Blue on Monday. The Rams blew past the Cougars 7-1. That six run margin sets a new team best for the Rams this season.
Emma Tripp made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Tripp was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Abby Folsom was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Gabby Goding was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Skowhegan faced Oxford Hills in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The River Hawks came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 5-2. Surprisingly, this marked the River Hawks' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Skowhegan's win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Bangor, their record is now 5-1.
Bangor suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Skowhegan in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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