Essex Tech couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Whittier RVT Wildcats by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Essex Tech was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Whittier RVT apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Whittier RVT's part, Brandon Fasulo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Fasulo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Corey Deziel, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Whittier RVT's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Essex Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Whittier RVT, they will head out on the road to take on Georgetown at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Georgetown will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Whittier RVT surely won't give up without a fight.
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