With a playoff game on the line, Madawaska rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the Washburn Beavers. Considering Madawaska has won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Nick Poitras was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Cyr, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Washburn's side, Brayden Boulier was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Boulier has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Zachary Pelletier was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Madawaska is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Washburn, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-5.
Madawaska will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Katahdin. Katahdin will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Madawaska surely won't give up without a fight. Washburn does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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