It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Skowhegan had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Camden Hills Windjammers. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Skowhegan as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Noah McMahon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Skowhegan saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Fitzpatrick, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Camden Hills' side, Brian Leonard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Camden Hills didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Skowhegan only tossed eight.
The win got Skowhegan back to even at 10-10. As for Camden Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Skowhegan will take on Messalonskee on Saturday. The last three games Skowhegan has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Camden Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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