Berlin is 9-1 against Plainville since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Berlin Redcoats are on the road again to play the Plainville Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Berlin was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Rocky Hill.
Madeline Mota spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Berlin got a big performance out of Sara Cugno, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Julia Matan, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Plainville was handed a six-point defeat in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against East Hartford on Friday. Plainville narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past East Hartford 9-7. The win was just what Plainville needed coming off of a 6-0 loss in their prior game.
Berlin now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Plainville, their record is now 5-1.
Berlin beat Plainville 6-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Berlin since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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