Nicolet hit Hartford with a five-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Orioles lost 12-4 to the Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Orioles of the 8-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Hartford got a good showing from Andrew Horwath, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. That's the first time Horwath hasn't allowed a single earned run since back in April.
At the plate, Hartford saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxson Stater, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Kaiden Romens was another, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Hartford has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Nicolet, their record is now 9-10.
While Hartford had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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