Maine Central Institute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 7-1 to the Winslow Black Raiders. Maine Central Institute was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Winslow apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Maine Central Institute saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Shorey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Winslow's side, Benjamin Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Maine Central Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Winslow, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine Central Institute will square off against Foxcroft Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Foxcroft Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Maine Central Institute surely won't give up without a fight. As for Winslow, they will head out on the road to take on Nokomis at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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