Thomas Homers Twice to Lead Messalonskee Past Brewer 5-2 in 9 Innings
Olivia Thomas homered in the 8th and 9th innings, driving in all 5 runs for the Messalonskee Eagles as they beat the Brewer Witches 5-2 at Coffin Field in Brewer on Monday, May 6th.
The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the 7th inning, when Brewer scored to tied the game. After Thomas' homer in the 8th for the Eagles, Jillian Ford homered for Brewer to tie the score at 2-2.
Sara Young pitched all 9 innings for Brewer, allowing 13 hits and 5 runs, 2 of which were earned. She struck out 4 and walked 2.
Young helped herself at the plate for the Witches, going 2-4 with a double. Jordin Williams, Emma Jameson , Paige Oakes and Olivia Gilmore all singled for Brewer.
Madison Wilson was in the circle for the eagles. She allowed 7 hits and 2 runs, 1 of which was earned. She struck out 9 and walked 1.
Thomas was 3-4 for the Eagles, with the 5 runs batted in. Jasmine Higgins was 3-4 with a double. Audrey Mihm, Sage Whitehead, Payton Alexander, Lexis Bayne, Chloe Michaud and Ava Perrino each singled for Messalonskee
Brewer is now 5-4. They play at Camden Hills on Wednesday, May 8th at 4:30 p.m.
Messalonskee is 5-4. They play host to Mt. Ararat on Friday, May 10th at 4;30 p.m.
The game was broadcast on Ticket TB. You can see a replay of the game HERE
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