Skowhegan fell victim to Oxford Hills and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. Surprisingly, this marked the River Hawks' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Skowhegan has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Oxford Hills, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skowhegan will host Messalonskee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Oxford Hills, they will be playing at home against Camden Hills at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are on a three-game streak of home wins, the Windjammers a four-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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