The Maloney Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Berlin Redcoats at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Maloney has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maloney is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Southington just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 14-0 to the Blue Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Spartans have suffered since April 23rd.
Berlin came out on top against Rocky Hill on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Redcoats were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Terriers. The result was nothing new for the Redcoats, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
Callie Jehning spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Julia Matan was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Andersen, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Berlin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Hill only managed five hits.
Berlin has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Maloney, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Maloney came up short against Berlin in their previous meeting back in April, falling 10-5. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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