Berlin proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by six) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the RHAM Raptors and snuck past 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Berlin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madeline Mota spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Julia Matan was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Cugno, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Berlin's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. As for RHAM, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Berlin will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bristol Eastern at 7:00 p.m. Bristol Eastern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for RHAM, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Tolland at 3:45 p.m. Tolland will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something RHAM surely won't give up without a fight.
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