Skowhegan can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. They never let the Mt. Blue Cougars onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Skowhegan also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Mt. Blue's batters probably weren't too happy with Silas Tibbetts, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 12 Ks (he gave up no walks). Tibbetts has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jason Aubin and Chance Tibbetts did most of the damage at the plate: Aubin scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Tibbetts scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Hight, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Skowhegan pushed their record up to 5-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Mt. Blue, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skowhegan will take on Oxford Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Skowhegan: 3.9, Oxford Hills: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mt. Blue, they will be playing at home against Bangor at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bangor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Mt. Blue's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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