Sumner had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it 13. They lost 10-0 to the Narraguagus Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Narraguagus, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. Considering they have won four matches by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Narraguagus' part, McKade Robertson made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Robertson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Manny Absalom, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those triples marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Brody Robertson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Sumner will challenge Bucksport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Narraguagus, they will square off against Machias at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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