Oceanside has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 13-4 to the Cony Rams. The defeat continues a trend for the Mariners in their meetings with the Rams: they've now lost five in a row.
Levi Philbrook and Blade Brann stepped up to the plate in a big way. Philbrook went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Brann went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That double was Philbrook's first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Oceanside fell to 3-1. As for Cony, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oceanside will host Waterville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cony, they will be playing at home against Lincoln Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Rams are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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