Ashland can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Southern Aroostook Warriors 18-16. Ashland's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Southern Aroostook's part, Daniel Kuindersma made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dillan Bishop, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 5-for-5.
Even though they lost, Southern Aroostook didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Ashland's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for Southern Aroostook, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashland will take on Hodgdon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ashland will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Southern Aroostook, they will head out on the road to face off against Central Aroostook at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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