Deering couldn't quite beat Noble on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Deering Rams fell just short of the Noble Knights by a score of 6-4. Deering has struggled against Noble recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Noble's part, Nathan Locke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Locke was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Tanner Filiponne was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base. Dominic Dumont was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Deering's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Noble, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deering will square off against Massabesic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Noble, they will head out on the road to take on Westbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Noble is facing Westbrook at the right time seeing as Westbrook is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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