AUGUSTA — If the fans crowding into Morton Field on Wednesday for the Class A North regional baseball final were running a bit late, they missed a lot. Mt. Ararat pitcher Garrett Moody and Bangor ace hurler Peter Kemble didn’t mess around or work by the hour, as the duo combined on a fast-moving 75-minute […]
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A North Baseball: Guarino, Yachtsmen stifle Stags
STANDISH — Falmouth southpaw Cam Guarino knew he had to be as stingy as possible Wednesday if he wanted to pitch again in an even bigger game on Saturday. The senior pounded the strike zone and left Cheverus no choice but to swing the bats. Much more often than not, those swings resulted in outs, and […]
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Searsport ends Richmond’s run in Class D South baseball final
STANDISH — Keys to success for the Richmond High School baseball team this season included solid defense, aggressive base running and working opponent pitch counts. On Tuesday against top-seeded Searsport at St. Joseph’s College in the Class D South regional final, the Vikings did those exact things to the No. 2 Bobcats in a 6-2 […]
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H.S. Baseball: Lisbon’s Lerette always in control
Lisbon catcher Nick Lerette shows the ball to the home plate umpire after tagging out Carrabec’s Jacob Atwood during the third inning of the Greyhounds’ 4-2 win in Lisbon in June 2016. Whether he’s behind the plate or standing beside it, Lisbon senior Nick Lerette likes to be in control. A three-year starter at catcher, […]
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A North Baseball Semifinal: Eagles come back to haunt Red Eddies
AUBURN — When it came to picking favorites in the preseason, the chatter among Class A North coaches bounced around several teams. When they were asked who might be a surprise team in 2017, one name came up repeatedly, Mt. Ararat. Edward Little coach Dave Jordan was among those who touted the Eagles in the […]
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H.S. Baseball: Cowperthwaite, Bangor shut out top-seeded Oxford Hills in semifinals
Bangor’s George Payne turns two as Oxford Hills’ Brayden Bean slides into the bag. PARIS — Nick Cowperthwaite didn’t get to pitch at Oxford Hills when his Bangor baseball team made the trek down to Tim Bryant Memorial Field during the regular season. The loss for the Rams played a part in a playoff rematch […]
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High school baseball: Greyhounds’ run past Traip
LISBON — Lisbon worked the count Saturday afternoon and walked its way into the Class C South baseball regional final. The Greyhounds drew six walks at the plate and benefited from one hit batter batter en route to a 9-0 victory over Traip Academy in the teams’ regional semifinal. They will now face MVC rival […]
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Monmouth rallies past Winthrop in C South baseball semifinal
Monmouth’s Nick Dovinsky, right and Trevor Flanagan celebrate after the final out of Saturday’s playoff game against Winthrop. WINTHROP — Anthony Amero is more comfortable coming out of the proverbial bullpen rather than starting whenever the Monmouth Mustangs need his pitching services. Amero ended up taking the ball in the first inning of Saturday’s Class […]
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C South baseball: Ramblers nip Saints in 10 innings, 2-1
Winthrop’s Antonio Meucci holds up at third base during the Ramblers’ Class C South quarterfinal at Winthrop High School on Thursday. WINTHROP — St. Dom’s and Winthrop spent the bulk of Thursday’s Class C South quarterfinal waiting out the other side’s dominant starting pitcher. By the 10th inning, Jackson Ladd wasn’t waiting anymore. With runners […]
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A North baseball: Red Eddies hold off resilient Blue Devils, 7-6
Lewiston’s Evan Cox runs to first base while Edward Little’s Grant Hartley catches the ball to make the out during the twin city match up at the Auburn Suburban Little League Park on Thursday evening. AUBURN — Edward Little saw its five-run lead evaporate in a stunning top of the sixth inning of Thursday night’s […]