Messalonskee first baseman Josh Joy stretches to take a throw as Hampden's Nick Lorenzo approaches the bag during a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Wednesday in Oakland.

Messalonskee's Tyler Lewis reacts after being picked off at first base by Hampden pitcher Derek Gendreau in the first inning Wednesday in Oakland.

Messalonskee third baseman Tyler Lewis plays a ground ball in the first inning off the bat of Hampden's Brandon Smith on Wednesday in Oakland.

Messalonskee's Colby Dexter (7) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against Hampden in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Wednesday in Oakland.

Messalonskee's Colby Dexter (7) leaps over Hampden shortstop Rece Poulin after a bad throw on a steal attempt went into center field Wednesday in Oakland.

Hampden pitcher Derek Gendreau (34) plays a bunt as Messalonskee's Colby Dexter (7) hustles down the first base line Wednesday in Oakland.

Hampden shortstop Rece Poulin tags out Messalonskee runner Noah Tuttle at second base during a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Wednesday in Oakland.