Portland is 2-8 against Gorham since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Bulldogs will host the Rams at 12:30 p.m.
Portland is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Westbrook.
Lucas Milliken put in work no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Milliken was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Gorham hadn't done well against Falmouth recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rams never let the Navigators get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
Not much got past Wyatt Nadeau, who gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks to keep Falmouth off the board.
Portland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Gorham, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Portland's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Gorham, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Portland continue to outrun the ball?
Portland might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Gorham when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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