Written by Jackson Walsh

Director of Broadcasting & Media

LYNN, Massachusetts– The Sanford Mainers defeated the North Shore Navigators 4-1 at Frasier Field. The Mainers improved to 10-13, while North Shore fell to 9-16 on the season. 

Both sides received strong starting pitching, especially Sanford. The Mainers got five innings of one-run ball from Connor Ball (Stetson) who earned his first win of the summer. “That was vintage Connor Ball,” said Mainers manager Nic Lops.

The Mainers bats came alive early, after a single from Ryan Kolben (UMass), Brennan Hudson (Georgia) came to the plate and belted a two-run homer to right field to give Sanford a 2-0 lead after two innings of play. 

The Mainers tacked on another run on a two out RBI triple from Ryder Kirtley (Miami Ohio) in the fourth. Sanford would score again in the top of the 7th to make the score 4-1 on a Zack Kent single (Binghamton) that scored Brendan Sencaj (Bentley) from second. 

After taking the lead, Sanford never looked back. “Our bullpen was phenomenal for the third game in a row.” said Lops. Ben Griffith (Binghamton) tossed two scoreless innings, Sam Mitchell (Alabama) followed him, firing two scoreless as well to earn the save.

The Mainers return to Goodall Park Monday night when they welcome in the North Shore Navigators. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM. 

About the Sanford Mainers:
Sanford Mainers Baseball is Southern Maine's Premier Baseball Experience located in Sanford, Maine and is one of 13 members of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, as well as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2001, playing its first season in 2002. The Sanford Mainers are committed to providing an outlet for collegiate baseball players from across the country to assist in skill development, while also acting as a community partner to the Southern Maine region in regard to youth activities, internships, volunteerism, and more. The Mainers are two-time league champions, taking home the title in 2004 and 2008. For more information on the Sanford Mainers, please visit our website at www.sanfordmainers.com or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/sanfordmainers or on Twitter and Instagram at @sanford_mainers.

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