The Skowhegan River Hawks will head out to challenge the Hampden Broncos at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Skowhegan's last matchup with Lewiston could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Monday. The River Hawks came up short against the Blue Devils, falling 8-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the River Hawks were not able to get on the board.
Skowhegan got a good showing from Miller Foss, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
Hampden not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25th (when they won 10-0). They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over Edward Little. The Broncos have beaten the Red Eddies the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Red Eddies has come to flipping the script.
Kaysen Wildman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Andrew Cote was excellent, earning one RBI, three runs, and two stolen bases. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Chase Nash also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Hampden's record now sits at 7-4. As for Skowhegan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Everything went Skowhegan's way against Hampden in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Skowhegan made off with a 6-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the River Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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