Old Saybrook extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They came up short against the Cromwell Panthers, falling 9-1. If the Rams were looking for revenge after losing 1-0 to the Panthers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Cromwell, their record is now 3-6-1. That looming 9-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Cromwell's part, Jess Elfreich made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Elfreich has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Ucol, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ethan Went, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Coming up, Old Saybrook will face off against Haddam-Killingworth at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cromwell, they will square off against Old Lyme at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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