A Come‑From‑Behind Victory
The Greater Southern Maine Riders entered the State Senior Legion Baseball Championship series with a mix of optimism and caution, knowing that a single win would clinch the title.
After dropping the opener 3‑1, the Riders faced elimination and turned the tide in a winner‑take‑all showdown that drew a packed crowd to their home field.
Trenton’s Jackson Barry opened the scoring with an RBI single in the second inning, but the Riders answered swiftly, exploding for five runs in the fifth frame.
Parker Soule‑Parent delivered a two‑run single that put the Riders ahead, and Donovan Harvey followed with a clutch hit that drove in two more, extending the lead to 7‑2.
The final scoreboard read 7‑2 in favor of Southern Maine, sealing the championship and sending the team to the Northeast Tournament in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Coach Dan Miller praised the team’s resilience, noting that the fifth‑inning rally was the result of weeks of focused practice and unwavering belief.
The Riders will now travel to Shrewsbury, where they will compete against regional champions from across New England in hopes of advancing to the national stage.