Tolland was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Manchester on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Red Hawks 9-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Evan Clark, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Ethan Schwarz was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Tolland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Eagles
| 05/08/25 vs Manchester | 9-0 |
| 04/30/25 vs East Catholic | 6-5 |
| 04/23/25 vs Farmington | 10-5 |
| 04/09/25 vs Middletown | 5-4 |
| 04/05/25 vs Rockville | 13-3 |
| + 5 more games |
Tolland's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Manchester, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tolland will square off against Coventry at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Manchester, they will be playing at home against Somers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Red Hawks surely won't give up without a fight.
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