It's playoff time, and Shepaug Valley had no trouble coming through when it counted. They had just enough and edged out the Coventry Patriots 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted since April 17th.
Peyton Thomas
| 06/07/25 vs Coventry | 2 |
| 05/28/25 vs Nonnewaug | 1 |
| 05/19/25 vs Lakeview | 1 |
| 05/16/25 vs Nonnewaug | 1 |
| 05/14/25 vs Gilbert | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Peyton Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May.
Thomas wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Domenick Zottola, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Zottola has posted since back in May of 2024. Another was Rocco Smith, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Shepaug Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Coventry, they dropped their record down to 14-10 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Shepaug Valley has already played their next contest, a 5-4 defeat against Holy Cross on the 10th. Coventry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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