Edwin O. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Platt Panthers. Edwin O. Smith was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Platt apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2015.
For Platt's part, Tyler Cioffi was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cioffi has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cioffi was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Zack Baker was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jayden Gaither, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Edwin O. Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Platt, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Edwin O. Smith will be playing at home against South Windsor at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Platt, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory vs. Plainville on the 8th.
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