Houlton lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Saturday was a bit more commanding. They lost 7-1 to the Fort Kent Warriors. Houlton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fort Kent apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Houlton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mark Thibodeau, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Fort Kent's side, Carter Desjardins was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Desjardins has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Desjardins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaiah Martin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was James Lamarre, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
This is the second loss in a row for Houlton and nudges their season record down to 4-8. As for Fort Kent, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houlton will take on Mattanawcook at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mattanawcook will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Houlton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Kent, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Wisdom, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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