Bethel is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Masuk is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Wildcats will host the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Bethel 2.7, Masuk 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Saturday, Bethel earned a 6-3 victory over Newtown. That's two games straight that the Wildcats have won by exactly three runs.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Masuk ultimately got the result they hoped for on Sunday. They skirted past New Milford 6-5.
Jacob Mondo looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Zylick was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Christopher Cascella was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Masuk lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bethel's win bumped their record up to 17-2. As for Masuk, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Bethel skirted past Masuk 5-3 when the teams last played on May 2nd. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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