Westbrook had lost 16 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-14 to make it 17. They lost 8-1 to the Scarborough Red Storm. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Blazes of the 12-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Westbrook saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor Girard, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Mitchel Violette also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Scarborough, their victory bumped their record up to 14-1. Considering they have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Scarborough's side, they got a great performance from Liam Vines as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Vines has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Finn Coburn, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Fallona, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westbrook will square off against Windham at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.87 runs per game on average), something the Blue Blazes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Scarborough, they will take on South Portland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Riots will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Red Storm surely won't give up without a fight.
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