Millbrook School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Canterbury School Saints by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Millbrook School of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Canterbury School's part, Billy Batson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Batson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tyler Harmony and Myles Gythfeldt did most of the damage at the plate: Harmony scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Gythfeldt went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Cole Silvia, who scored three runs and stole a base.
Millbrook School's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Canterbury School, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millbrook School will square off against Suffield Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Suffield Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Canterbury School, they will head out on the road to take on Hamden Hall Country Day at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hamden Hall Country Day is coming into the matchup with nine straight victories at home, so Canterbury School will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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