
Lynx
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The Mattanawcook Lynx will head out to take on the Foxcroft Academy Ponies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mattanawcook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Mattanawcook is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Maine's top teams: Bucksport, who was ranked first at the time (Mattanawcook was ranked 13th). The Lynx lost 11-1 to the Golden Bucks on Thursday. The Lynx have struggled against the Golden Bucks recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Foxcroft Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Washington Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Ponies have suffered since May 4, 2024.
Lili Bisson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Foxcroft Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allie Kane, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Foxcroft Academy has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Mattanawcook, their record now sits at 3-2.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mattanawcook hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Foxcroft Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Mattanawcook's way against Foxcroft Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Mattanawcook made off with a 13-0 win. Will the Lynx repeat their success, or do the Ponies have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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