Derby had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-5 to make it four. They came up short against the Naugatuck Greyhounds, falling 12-1. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Red Raiders couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Naugatuck, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
For Naugatuck's part, Jordan Stanco was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave Stanco a new career-high. Colton Hofmann also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derby will venture away from home to face off against Oxford at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Naugatuck, they will head out to square off against Waterbury Career Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Greyhounds are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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