Baseball Game Preview: Derby Red Raiders vs. Platt RVT Panthers

The Derby Red Raiders will venture away from home to challenge the Platt RVT Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.

Ansonia hit Derby with a five-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Raiders came up short against the Chargers, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Red Raiders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, Platt RVT can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Vinal RVT 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 16th.

Derby has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Platt RVT, their victory bumped their record up to 7-12.

Derby took their win against Platt RVT when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Raiders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.