New London extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Menasha Bluejays. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bluejays earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
As for Menasha, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. That's two games straight that they have won by just one run.
For Menasha's part, Jacob Coopman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Coopman also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Menasha is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise. Coopman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one double, and one RBI. That RBI was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Owen Aykens was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Jake Osentoski was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Coincidentally, New London and Menasha will both be playing Seymour the next time they take the field. The Bluejays will host the Thunder at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Bulldogs will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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