Otter Valley entered their match against Brattleboro on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Otters came up short against the Bears, falling 9-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Otters of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Jacob Warrell was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those home runs were his first of the season.
Warrell wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Quenneville, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Otter Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Brattleboro, they now also have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Otter Valley will host Hartford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brattleboro, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Leland & Gray at 7:00 p.m.
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