Norfolk County Agricultural is 0-10 against Old Colony RVT since April of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Rams will look to defend their home field against the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. Norfolk County Agricultural has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norfolk County Agricultural is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 29th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 12-0 to South Shore Vo-Tech.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Old Colony RVT). Their pitchers stepped up to hand Cape Cod RVT a 28-0 shutout on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Alex Branco and Marc Donati made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Branco pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Donati didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Old Colony RVT is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-4 otherwise. At bat, Branco got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, while Donati went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most hits Donati has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camden Valle, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with five runs, seven RBI, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Monahan, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Old Colony RVT always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .735. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Old Colony RVT's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-4. As for Norfolk County Agricultural, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Norfolk County Agricultural suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Old Colony RVT in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
