North Yarmouth Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Penobscot Valley Howlers at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
North Yarmouth Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They skirted past Buckfield 2-1.
Lily Rawnsley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kailyn McIntyre, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last four times she's played. Hayden Wienckowski was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Penobscot Valley faced Woodland in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Penobscot Valley had just enough and edged Woodland out 4-3. The win was familiar territory for Penobscot Valley who now have three in a row.
Penobscot Valley also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lauren Veino gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Potter, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Julia Young, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
North Yarmouth Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-3. As for Penobscot Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. North Yarmouth Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Penobscot Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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