The Ludlowe Falcons will challenge the Southington Blue Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Ludlowe is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Ludlowe is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Norwich Free Academy by a score of 7-3.
Meanwhile, Southington faced Hamden in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Blue Knights walked away with a 10-7 win over the Dragons. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Blue Knights considering their two-run performance the game before.
Domenic Zigmont made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May.
In other pitching news, Bryce Zielinski looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Drew Kelly was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
Ludlowe's record now sits at 19-5. As for Southington, their record is now 22-3.
Ludlowe couldn't quite get it done against Southington in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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