Baseball Recap: Litchfield has no trouble against Housatonic

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 4:26pm

Baseball Recap: Litchfield Cowboys vs. Housatonic Mountaineers

Litchfield has not done well against Housatonic recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Litchfield Cowboys blew past the Housatonic Mountaineers 15-9. That looming 15-9 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Litchfield yet this season.

Travis Lipinsky and Joe Sepples did most of the damage at the plate: Lipinsky scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Sepples scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gus Worden, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Litchfield's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Housatonic, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Litchfield will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wamogo at 6:30 p.m. Wamogo and Litchfield are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Housatonic, they will be playing at home against Shepaug Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.

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