Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Portland). Everything went their way against the Deering Rams on Monday as they made off with a 19-6 victory. With that win, the Red Riots brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
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Maegan Berry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sadie Soucy was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Baylie Littlefield was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
South Portland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Deering only managed three hits.
South Portland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Deering, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, South Portland and Deering will both be playing Massabesic the next time they take the field. The Red Riots will host the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Rams will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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