The Ellington Knights will challenge the Somers Spartans at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Ellington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Ellington fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Enfield on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 4-3. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Ellington got a good showing from Jake Siegel, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Siegel has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ellington saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Hebert, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Somers posted their closest win since May 29, 2024 on Wednesday. They skirted past Plainville 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
The team relied heavily on Jack Olearcek, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Ellington's loss dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Somers, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ellington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Somers struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ellington might still be hurting after the 10-4 defeat they got from Somers in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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