Haddam-Killingworth dropped their record down to 9-4 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Morgan Huskies. The game marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for Morgan, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games.
For Morgan's part, Jack Henry Palazzo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Palazzo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Luke, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Jadon Cartagena also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Looking ahead, Haddam-Killingworth will take on North Branford at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Morgan, they will face off against Portland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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