Ansonia extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bradford Railroaders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since May 15, 2025.
As for Bradford, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bradford's part, Bronson Schnurpel and Colton Gambil made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Schnurpel struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Gambil struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Schnurpel went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Gambil went 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave Gambil a new career-high.
In other batting news, Desmond Keels was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucas Nicholson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Looking ahead, Ansonia will face off against Twin Valley South at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bradford, they will challenge Tri-County North at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Railroaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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