Ashland had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-6 to make it ten. They lost 15-4 to the Central Aroostook Panthers. The Hornets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 19-11.
As for Central Aroostook, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-7. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Central Aroostook's part, Trace Kinney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Kinney was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Dayton Taylor and Jonah Tweedie did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run, while Tweedie got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Tweedie has become a key player for Central Aroostook: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Keith Giberson was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashland will take on Hodgdon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Central Aroostook, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Washburn at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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