Stearns extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-4 in the process. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mattanawcook Lynx. The Minutemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lynx apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Stearns saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emerson Michaud, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run. Anthony Gurewicz also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Mattanawcook, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 9-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.0 runs this season.
On Mattanawcook's side, Isaac Ritchie and James Trott made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ritchie tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Trott struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. At the plate, Ritchie got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Trott went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stearns will challenge Schenck at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Minutemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Mattanawcook, they will face off against Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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