Carrabec couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of the Richmond Bobcats on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carrabec of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
For Richmond's part, Brady Alexander made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Alexander was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ben Fournier was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kenny Mecham, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carrabec will take on Vinalhaven at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Carrabec is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Richmond, they will head out on the road to square off against Buckfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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