Hopkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 7-1 to Hamden Hall Country Day. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hopkins of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Hamden Hall Country Day's part, Ryan Lynch looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lynch has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Amato Civitello was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Chernovetz, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Hopkins' defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Hamden Hall Country Day, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-4-1.
Hopkins will be playing in front of their home fans against Tournament Opponent on Tuesday. Hamden Hall Country Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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