The Gorham Rams will head out to square off against the South Portland Red Riots at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gorham's pitching crew has only allowed 0.8 runs per game this season, so South Portland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Gorham will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Westbrook on Monday. The Rams blew past the Blue Blazes 10-0. The match marked the Rams' most dominant win of the season.
Miles Brenner was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season. Wyatt Nadeau was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, South Portland faced Biddeford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Red Riots took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. It was the first time this season that the Red Riots let down their fans at home.
Hudson Iacuessa put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double.
Gorham pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.2 runs on average over those games. As for South Portland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Gorham has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like South Portland struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Gorham couldn't quite get it done against South Portland in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 9-4. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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