Newington lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. Their rough 12-2 defeat to the Southington Blue Knights might stick with them for a while. Newington was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Southington apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Southington's part, Rocco Davino tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Carson Lentini was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Colin Crowley, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs.
Newington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Southington, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Newington will be playing at home against Whitney RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Newington will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Southington, they will head out on the road to take on Edwin O. Smith at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Southington's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Edwin O. Smith's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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