Morgan has gone a perfect 10-0 against Portland recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Huskies will welcome the Highlanders at 6:00 p.m. Morgan will be strutting in after a victory while Portland will be coming in after a defeat.
Morgan took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Haddam-Killingworth by a score of 4-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Jack Henry Palazzo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Luke, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Travis Aiken was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Portland's offense. They came up short against Coventry on Monday, falling 11-0. The loss continues a trend for the Highlanders in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost three in a row.
Morgan's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Portland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Morgan beat Portland 5-2 when the teams last played two weeks ago. Do the Huskies have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Highlanders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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