Jonesport-Beals proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 16) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Woodland Dragons. The game was the first time the Royals have beaten the Dragons on their field since May 23, 2019.
Aspen Alley
| 05/15/25 @ Woodland | 13 |
| 05/14/25 vs Searsport | 9 |
| 05/12/25 @ Calais | 7 |
| 05/05/25 @ Narraguagus | 14 |
| 04/28/25 vs Woodland | 16 |
| + 2 more games |
Aspen Alley was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Alley wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Balicki, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases were Balicki's first of the season.
Jonesport-Beals has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Woodland, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Jonesport-Beals is set to take on their familiar foe Shead at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, Woodland will challenge rival Penobscot Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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