Baseball Game Preview: Old Saybrook Rams vs. Portland Highlanders

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Previous Games

04/10/25 - Away	4-9 L
05/01/24 - Home	6-9 L
04/27/24 - Away	5-7 L
05/03/23 - Home	9-1 W
04/05/23 - Away	4-8 L
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Old Saybrook and Portland are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Rams will be playing at home against the Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Old Saybrook turned things around against St. Bernard on Saturday. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Saints. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Portland hadn't done well against Cromwell recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Highlanders came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 7-4.

Gerry Hall was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Ethan Wells was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Portland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Old Saybrook's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Portland, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.

Old Saybrook came up short against Portland in their previous matchup back in April, falling 9-4. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.