Mt. Blue hasn't had much luck against Bangor recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cougars will square off against the Rams at 4:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Mt. Blue took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Skowhegan, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars skirted past the River Hawks 5-4.
Nolan Leso spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gage Decarolis, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Cameron Norton was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Mt. Blue hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Bangor posted their closest victory since May 9, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Ellsworth.
Mt. Blue now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Bangor, their record now sits at 4-2.
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