After low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Waterville brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They never let the Hall-Dale Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 12-0 win on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ben Foster was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Foster was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Waterville got a massive performance out of Derek Couture, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those hits were Couture's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrett Gendreau, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Panthers
| 05/07/25 vs Hall-Dale | 57.1% |
| 04/30/25 @ John Bapst Memorial | 41.7% |
| 04/28/25 @ Leavitt | 35.7% |
| 05/05/25 vs Spruce Mountain | 20.6% |
Waterville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Waterville's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Hall-Dale, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Waterville will host Belfast at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hall-Dale, they will square off against Maine Central Institute at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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