The Central Aroostook Panthers will square off against the Washburn Beavers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Aroostook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Central Aroostook had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Ashland on Tuesday. The Panthers blew past the Hornets 15-4. The Panthers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 25, 2024 (when they won 23-12).
Trace Kinney made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Kinney was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Jonah Tweedie
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In other batting news, Central Aroostook let Dayton Taylor and Jonah Tweedie run wild. Taylor got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run, while Tweedie got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Tweedie is becoming a predictor of Central Aroostook's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Keith Giberson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Washburn's offense. They lost 21-0 to Katahdin on Wednesday. The Beavers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Washburn's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Central Aroostook, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Central Aroostook has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Washburn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Central Aroostook might still be hurting after the 24-9 loss they got from Washburn in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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