Old Town had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 21-run drubbing they dealt John Bapst Memorial on Tuesday. The Coyotes put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 23-2 victory. That 21 run margin sets a new team best for the Coyotes this season.
Haley Sirois made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Emily Wheeler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Kylea Carroll was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Old Town always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Coyotes
| 05/20/25 @ John Bapst Memorial | 23-2 |
| 05/16/25 @ Bangor | 2-0 |
| 05/15/25 vs John Bapst Memorial | 4-1 |
| 05/13/25 vs Orono | 8-0 |
The win (which was Old Town's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for John Bapst Memorial, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Town will welcome Ellsworth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.6 runs per game on average), something the Coyotes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for John Bapst Memorial, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Desert Island at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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