Triton Regional extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Newburyport Clippers. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Clippers earlier this season, when they won 6-0.
As for Newburyport, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
For Newburyport's part, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Parker Johnson, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base. Tommy Gagnon also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Triton Regional will venture away from home to square off against Pentucket Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Newburyport, they will challenge Essex North Shore Agric & Tech School at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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