Bucksport strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Everything went their way against the Mattanawcook Lynx as they made off with an 11-1 victory. That's two games straight that the Golden Bucks have won by exactly ten runs.
Natalie Simpson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Rotella, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Allison Hanscom was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Bucksport kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Golden Bucks
| 05/08/25 @ Mattanawcook | 11-1 |
| 04/30/25 @ Dexter | 8-2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Foxcroft Academy | 19-0 |
| 04/23/25 @ Ellsworth | 8-1 |
| 05/24/24 @ Searsport | 15-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Bucksport's win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Mattanawcook, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bucksport will venture away from home to take on Searsport at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mattanawcook, they will head out to challenge Foxcroft Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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