The Vinal RVT Hawks wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-3), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Adam Cross was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Thomas Moniello was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
Vinal RVT's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Middletown, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vinal RVT will square off against Grasso Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Middletown, they will challenge Simsbury at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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