Photo courtesy of Abby Harris

Written by Jackson Walsh

Director of Broadcasting & Media

SANFORD, Maine –  The Sanford Mainers fell in their final regular season game, 10-5 to the Danbury Westerners at Goodall Park. Sanford finishes the regular season at an even 22-22, while Danbury ends their summer at 21-22. The Westerners had a chance to sneak into the playoffs but did not get the help they needed from around the league. The next step for the Mainers is playoffs Friday night at Goodall Park.

Sanford jumped in front early with three runs in the first, the Mainers were able to string together five consecutive baserunners to do so. Zack Kent (Binghamton), and Kyle Douin (Southern Maine) each had a hit in the first that were a part of multi-hit nights. Danbury, fighting for their playoff hopes, responded with two runs in the second, and three in the third. It was a back and forth game for most of the night. Trailing 5-3 in the fifth, Jorge Burgos (Southern New Hampshire) delivered a two RBI single to even the score. 

The game was still tied heading into the top of the eighth. After plating a run to take the lead, Aidan Cohall (Florida International) came to the plate with the bases loaded. Cohall sent a no-doubt shot over the right field wall, and Danbury took a 10-5 lead. 

Sanford will host North Adams Friday night in round one of the NECBL playoffs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 at Goodall Park. 

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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