Machias had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Sumner Tigers. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Nick Hennessey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Mickey Fitzsimmons
| 06/04/25 vs Sumner | 2 |
| 06/02/25 vs Calais | 1 |
| 05/28/25 vs Woodland | 1 |
| 05/07/25 vs Shead | 1 |
| 04/25/25 vs Jonesport-Beals | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mickey Fitzsimmons, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Machias pushed their record up to 9-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.25 runs across that stretch. As for Sumner, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Machias nor Sumner have any future games scheduled.
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