Hampshire hit Conant with a five-run fifth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars lost 11-1 to the Whip-Purs. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Whip-Purs: they've now lost six in a row.
Conant's loss dropped their record down to 12-15-1. As for Hampshire, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conant will face off against Barrington at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Hampshire, they will take on Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Whip-Purs have won four straight at home, while the Rockets won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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