Poland had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-5 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Lewiston Blue Devils by a score of 1-0. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Lewiston, the win got them back to even at 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 29, 2024.
For Lewiston's part, the result came thanks to Spencer Chartier's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. Chartier also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Blue Devils are 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Lewiston secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Lonnie Thomas, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Poland will face off against York at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lewiston, they will challenge Oxford Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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