Wilbraham & Monson Academy won the last time they faced Pomfret School, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Wilbraham & Monson Academy Titans narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Pomfret School Griffins 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Wilbraham & Monson Academy.
Ty Kwitchoff was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Kwitchoff has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kwitchoff was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Vranesh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. John O'Connor was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Pomfret School's side, Matt McClure was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Wilbraham & Monson Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Pomfret School, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilbraham & Monson Academy will square off against Frederick Gunn at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Wilbraham & Monson Academy is facing Frederick Gunn at the right time seeing as Frederick Gunn is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Pomfret School, they will head out on the road to challenge Salisbury School at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Salisbury School is coming into the match with seven straight wins at home, so Pomfret School will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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