Old Lyme had lost nine straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it ten. They lost 9-0 to the Stonington Bears. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Wildcats haven't been shut out since back in April.
As for Stonington, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Stonington's part, Jace Wolfradt made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Wolfradt has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Grayson Dull looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Brayden Wolfradt was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Matteo Panciera, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Coming up, Old Lyme will be playing in front of their home fans against Portland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are facing the Highlanders at the right time seeing as the Highlanders are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Stonington, they will challenge Ledyard at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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