Fryeburg took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Spruce Mountain, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders had just enough and edged out the Phoenix 11-10. This was payback for the Raiders, who suffered a 14-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Carlin Galligan was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Sarah Shackford was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Fryeburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spruce Mountain only posted a batting average of .265.
The victory got Fryeburg back to even at 1-1. As for Spruce Mountain, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fryeburg will face off against Oxford Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Spruce Mountain, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Winthrop at 4:00 p.m.
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