The Dexter Tigers will face off against the Mattanawcook Lynx at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Dexter 3.8, Mattanawcook 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Dexter took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bucksport, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Golden Bucks 7-5.
Meanwhile, Mattanawcook put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against Lee Academy as they made off with a 14-1 win. That looming 14-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lynx yet this season.
True Weatherbee was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (two). He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Isaac Ritchie looked comfortable as he went 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Back at the plate, Noah Phelps was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Owen Harper, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mattanawcook was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Mattanawcook's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Dexter, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
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