Thursday just wasn't the day for Skowhegan's offense. They suffered a rough 6-0 loss at the hands of the Taft Eagles in their second game on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that Skowhegan has lost by exactly six runs.
For Taft's part, Olivia Saldana spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Michaela Power was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Moussa, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Skowhegan's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Taft, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skowhegan will take on Camden Hills at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Taft, they will be playing at home against Station Camp at 3:00 p.m. in their first game on Friday.
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