Quaboag Regional extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 5-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Assabet Valley RVT Aztecs. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Aztecs earlier this season, when they won 12-5.
As for Assabet Valley RVT, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
For Assabet Valley RVT's part, Jack Monteiro and Richie Lyons did most of the damage at the plate: Monteiro went 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Lyons went 4-for-6 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Monteiro has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Quinn Torpey, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Looking ahead, Quaboag Regional will welcome Southbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Assabet Valley RVT, they will face off against Montachusett RVT at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Aztecs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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