Mt. Blue came out on top against Lewiston on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Blue Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Cougars have posted against the Blue Devils since May 6, 2016.
Nolan Leso
| 04/25/25 @ Mt. Ararat | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ Skowhegan | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Brunswick | 2 |
| 05/21/25 @ Lewiston | 1 |
Nolan Leso made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has become a key player for Mt. Blue: the team is 4-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Leso was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Dane Cousineau was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Gage Decarolis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Mt. Blue is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Lewiston, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Looking ahead, Mt. Blue will take on Skowhegan at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lewiston, they will face off against Brunswick at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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