The Skowhegan River Hawks will head out to take on the Mt. Ararat Eagles at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
Messalonskee hit Skowhegan with a eight-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The River Hawks came up short against the Eagles, falling 15-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the River Hawks have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Skowhegan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Austin, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Mt. Ararat was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Lewiston by a score of 4-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 14, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Mt. Ararat now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Skowhegan, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Skowhegan skirted past Mt. Ararat 5-4 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the River Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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