Stratford extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-12-1 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pomperaug Panthers. That's two games in a row now that the Red Devils have lost by just one run.
As for Pomperaug, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-13 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Stratford since May 9, 2018.
For Pomperaug's part, Brayden Cloutier looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cloutier has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Noah Pane, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Pomperaug's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 8-12 when he doesn't). Andrew Brocksmith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As of now, neither Stratford nor Pomperaug have any future games scheduled.
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