Wednesday just wasn't the day for Houlton's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Presque Isle Wildcats on Wednesday. The Shiretowners' loss continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Thadon Gentle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Houlton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Fraser, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Houlton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Presque Isle, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-6 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Houlton will head out to face off against Mattanawcook at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lynx's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Shiretowners' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Presque Isle, they will venture away from home to take on Old Town at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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