Bucksport extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Foxcroft Academy Ponies. The Golden Bucks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Ponies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2024.
Bucksport saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trent Goss, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run. Bo Provencher also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Foxcroft Academy, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
On Foxcroft Academy's side, Hayden Strout was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Strout was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Josh Knapp was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Thomas Day, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Bucksport is set to challenge their familiar foe Dexter at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Foxcroft Academy will square off against rival Washington Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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