Masuk extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 7-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Pomperaug. The shutout was out of character for Masuk seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
Masuk saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jersen Perez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Jackson Zylick also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Pomperaug, their win bumped their record up to 5-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 9, 2024.
On Pomperaug's side, the result came thanks to Brandon Schussler's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. Schussler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kyle Parker, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He has become a key player for Pomperaug: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-8 otherwise.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Masuk will take on rival Newtown at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Pomperaug is set to square off against their familiar foe Stratford at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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