The Washburn Beavers will face off against the Southern Aroostook Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Washburn is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 16-4 to Katahdin.
Blake King
| 05/05/25 vs Katahdin | 2 |
| 05/03/25 @ Southern Aroostook | 5 |
| 05/01/25 vs Wisdom | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Shead | 2 |
| 06/04/24 vs Madawaska | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Blake King made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played. Damien DuMont also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Southern Aroostook couldn't beat Fort Fairfield on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Warriors came up short against the Tigers, falling 22-6. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Trafton Russell was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Washburn's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Southern Aroostook, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Washburn has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Southern Aroostook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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