Bridgeport Central extended their losing streak to 14 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They came up short against the Danbury Hatters, falling 16-0. The Hilltoppers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Hatters from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Danbury, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-14. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Danbury's part, Giani Chieffalo and Kaden Chenard were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Chieffalo struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Chenard pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Chieffalo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Chieffalo went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Chenard went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Chenard has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Jacob Encarnacion was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for Danbury: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Shawn Torpey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Bridgeport Central is set to challenge their familiar foe Norwalk at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Danbury will take on rival St. Joseph at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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