After flying high against Penquis Valley last Friday, Penobscot Valley came back down to earth. The Penobscot Valley Howlers lost 12-4 to the Piscataquis Pirates on Monday. Penobscot Valley has not had much luck with Piscataquis recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Piscataquis' part, Brady Gaw was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gaw was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Chase Lander was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caleb Littlefield, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Penobscot Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Piscataquis, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penobscot Valley will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Bangor Christian at 4:00 p.m. Penobscot Valley is facing Bangor Christian at the right time seeing as Bangor Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Piscataquis, they will head out on the road to challenge Mount View at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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