The University of Maine softball team is set for a non-conference doubleheader against Stonehill on Wednesday. The games will be held at Fr. Gartland Field in Easton, Mass., with the first game starting at 1 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m. Both games will be streamed on NEC Front Row and live stats will be available via StonehillSkyhawks.com. Maine holds a slight edge in the all-time series at 3-2, having split their previous encounter with Stonehill last season.

By the Numbers
  • Maine is 3-2 all-time against Stonehill, with the last meeting resulting in a split doubleheader.
  • Stonehill has a current record of 1-22 this season, with their only win coming against LIU this past weekend.
  • Francesca Guerrera leads Maine with a .302 batting average and 26 hits this season, ranking second in the conference.
  • Alysen Rieth has pitched 62.2 innings with 52 strikeouts, placing her third in the conference.
State of Play
  • Maine recently faced UMass Lowell, losing a three-game series to open America East play.
  • The team also dropped two games in a non-conference series against Monmouth but secured a 7-3 win against Iona.
  • Stonehill is struggling this season, losing all three games in their recent series against LIU.
What's Next

Following the doubleheader against Stonehill, Maine will return home to kick off a series against Binghamton on March 28-29. The team's performance in upcoming games will be crucial for improving their standings as they continue in the season.

Bottom Line

Maine needs to capitalize on the opportunity against a struggling Stonehill team to build momentum and regain confidence after a rocky start in America East play. This doubleheader could be pivotal for their season strategy as they prepare for upcoming challenges.