RHAM is 0-3 against Newington since April of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Raptors will welcome the Nor'easters at 3:45 p.m. RHAM will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
RHAM is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Platt a 22-0 shutout on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Raptors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Newington couldn't beat Simsbury on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Nor'easters took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans.
Maiya Simpson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those doubles were her first of the season.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Newington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Newington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: RHAM has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Newington, though, as they've been averaging 12.1 hits. Given RHAM's sizable advantage in that area, the Nor'easters will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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