Stearns was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their rough 13-1 loss to the Penobscot Valley Howlers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stearns of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Penobscot Valley's part, Lauren Veino made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Veino was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
In other batting news, Penobscot Valley let Emma Potter and Allie LeBlanc loose on the outfield. Potter scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while LeBlanc scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlyn St. Cyr, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Stearns' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Penobscot Valley, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Stearns will square off against Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Penobscot Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bangor Christian at 4:00 p.m.
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