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| 05/02/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/06/26 - Away | 6-3 W |
| 05/19/25 - Away | 10-3 W |
| 04/10/25 - Home | 2-4 L |
| 05/07/24 - Away | 4-6 L |
| + 5 more games |
Cromwell hadn't done well against North Branford recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Thunderbirds 4-3. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Thunderbirds recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Tyler Bonelli made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Bonelli was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Bonelli wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Lambert, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Those two hits gave Lambert a new career-high.
Cromwell hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive matchups.
Cromwell's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for North Branford, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cromwell will head out to challenge East Hampton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Bellringers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for North Branford, they will venture away from home to take on Morgan at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hukies have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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