The Bucksport Golden Bucks will take on the Mount View Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bucksport will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Bucksport took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Mount Desert Island, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Golden Bucks skirted past the Trojans 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Bucks have posted since June 11, 2024.
Ryan Winchester
| 04/23/25 @ Ellsworth | 3 |
| 04/28/25 @ Foxcroft Academy | 2 |
| 05/16/25 vs Mount Desert Island | 1 |
| 05/12/25 @ George Stevens Academy | 1 |
Ryan Winchester spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Bucksport is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Bucksport's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Trent Goss, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Goss has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Washington Academy hit Mount View with a five-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs lost 8-1 to the Raiders. The Mustangs have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Bucksport pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mount View, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Bucksport couldn't quite finish off Mount View in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 3-1. Will the Golden Bucks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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