The Wilton Warriors will take on the Pomperaug Panthers at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Wilton came up short against Warde and fell 9-6. The Warriors have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Pomperaug won against Stratford on Monday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Panthers walked away with a 5-1 victory over Shepaug Valley. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
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 nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, 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. Noah Pane was another key player, going 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.
Wilton's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Pomperaug, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Wilton got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2022 against Pomperaug by a conclusive 13-1 score. Do the Warriors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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