Thomaston lost a close one when they played last Saturday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Monday was a bit more commanding. They lost 21-5 to the Nonnewaug Chiefs. Thomaston has struggled against Nonnewaug recently, as their game on Monday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
For Nonnewaug's part, Lucas Savarese made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Savarese was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Tyler DiElsi looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Derek Chung was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Whipple, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
Thomaston's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Nonnewaug, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Thomaston will head out on the road to face off against Litchfield at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Litchfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Nonnewaug, they will head out on the road to challenge Housatonic at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Nonnewaug is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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