Pomperaug won against Stratford on Monday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Panthers came out on top against the Shepaug Valley Spartans by a score of 5-1. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 9-8 win the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Brayden Cloutier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Franklin Filippone was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Pane, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Pomperaug hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shepaug Valley struck out six times.
Panthers
| 05/21/26 @ Shepaug Valley | 5-1 |
| 05/18/26 @ Stratford | 5-3 |
| 05/15/26 vs Brookfield | 7-1 |
The victory was the third in a row for Pomperaug, bringing their record up to 11-8. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Shepaug Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
Looking ahead, Pomperaug will take on Wilton at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Shepaug Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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