Rocky Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 13-4 to the Manchester Red Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rocky Hill of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
For Manchester's part, Caleb Camp made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Camp was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pj Ortiz, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Angel Rodriguez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Rocky Hill's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Manchester, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Hill will take on Berlin at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Manchester, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Manchester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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