Farmington had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-3 to make it four. They lost 17-8 to the East Hartford Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the River Hawks of the 20-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for East Hartford, they now have a winning record of 5-4. Considering they have won three contests by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For East Hartford's part, Izzy Brito made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Brito was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Hernandez was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with seven stolen bases and two runs. Those seven stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kolbie Cumento was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Farmington will take on Nonnewaug at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chiefs will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the River Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for East Hartford, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Glastonbury at 4:00 p.m.
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