The Massabesic Mustangs will be playing at home against the Falmouth Navigators at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Massabesic sitting on three straight wins and Falmouth on seven.
Massabesic is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Deering on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Bryden Marcotte was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cassius Hogan, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Falmouth can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Thornton Academy a 10-0 shutout.
Brennan Rumpf was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Rumpf has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rumpf was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Josh Polchies was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Tony Severino was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Massabesic's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Falmouth, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Massabesic has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Falmouth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Massabesic couldn't quite finish off Falmouth when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 5-3. Will Massabesic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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