It was a proper cat-fight when Fort Fairfield challenged Central Aroostook on Monday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over the Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
Cayden Ala made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Levi Cole
| 06/02/25 @ Central Aroostook | 4 |
| 05/16/25 vs Southern Aroostook | 3 |
| 05/12/25 @ Ashland | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Ashland | 2 |
| 05/15/24 @ Central Aroostook | 2 |
In other batting news, Levi Cole was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Cormier, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Fort Fairfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Aroostook only posted an OBP of .385.
Fort Fairfield's record now sits at 11-2. As for Central Aroostook, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Coming up, Fort Fairfield will be playing at home against Katahdin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Tigers have won 14 straight at home dating back to last season, while the Cougars won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Central Aroostook does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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