Hale Ray was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 12-0 to the Portland Highlanders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hale Ray of the 10-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Portland's part, Josh Hanna was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Hanna was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bryce Walsh was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ryan LaPila, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hale Ray's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Portland, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Hale Ray will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Coginchaug Regional at 4:00 p.m. Coginchaug Regional is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Hale Ray will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Portland, they will take on Old Saybrook at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Portland will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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