New Fairfield blew Masuk out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Masuk got their revenge. The Rebels fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rebels have suffered since May 29, 2024.
New Fairfield got a good showing from Matt Farrell, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Josiah Saladyga led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Benoit, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
New Fairfield now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Masuk, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. New Fairfield will take on rival Newtown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Masuk is set to challenge their familiar foe Notre Dame Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Panthers have won three straight at home, while the Lancers won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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