Falmouth clawed back from a 5-1 deficit to beat South Portland in 10 innings. Milo Matson held down the fort for 4 1/3 of scoreless innings after entering the game down 5-1. Tyler Simmons finished the game with 3 2/3 innings hitless innings, striking out 5.
Simmons led the way with 2 hits and 2 RBI to pace Falmouth. He also reached base twice on bases on balls.
In the 10th, Jacoby Porter walked with 2 outs. After a walk to Thomas Healey, Porter reached 3rd on a passed ball. On the ensuing pitch he scored on a wild pitch.
This is Falmouth’s 3rd extra inning game so far this season. After dropping heartbreaking losses to Thornton Academy and Marshwood, the Navigators were able to pick up their first win this season in extra play.
Falmouth plays Deering next at Hadlock Field.