Baseball Recap: Sutton Has No Trouble Against Douglas

Sutton lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Douglas, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's game. The Sammies/Suzies were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Tigers on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Sammies/Suzies have posted against the Tigers since May 15, 2019.

Jack Patraitis spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. He has become a key player for Sutton: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 4-7 otherwise.

On the hitting side, Griffin Kisiel was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Kinne, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

Sutton's record now sits at 7-8. As for Douglas, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Sutton will head out to face off against South at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Douglas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Quaboag Regional at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.