The Berlin Redcoats will head out on the road to face off against the Southington Blue Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Berlin beats Southington with 11 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Redcoats never let New Britain get on the board and left with an 11-0 win on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Redcoats in their matchups with the Golden Hurricanes: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Southington waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 7-0 margin over the Blue Devils.
Gabe Hinkson looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Mark Zigmont was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Zach Noyes was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Berlin's record is now 12-2. As for Southington, their record now sits at 14-5.
Berlin came out on top in a nail-biter against Southington in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Redcoats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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