Orono is 8-2 against Mattanawcook since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Orono Riots will be playing at home against the Mattanawcook Lynx at 4:30 p.m.
Orono is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Foxcroft Academy on Saturday. They fell just short of the Ponies by a score of 3-2.
Meanwhile, Mattanawcook put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Dexter with a sharp 21-11 victory. The result was nothing new for Mattanawcook, who have now won three contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Bradly Dill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Dill has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dill was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other pitching news, Isaac Ritchie looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Avery Jordan was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Owen Harper was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Orono now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Mattanawcook, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Orono might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Mattanawcook in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Orono have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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