Hartford is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Bellows Falls is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Hurricanes will welcome the Terriers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Hartford 2.8, Bellows Falls 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Hartford is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Vermont's top teams: Bellows Falls, who was ranked 18th at the time (Hartford was ranked 15th). The Hurricanes fell just short of the Terriers by a score of 3-1 on Saturday. The Hurricanes' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
For Bellows Falls' part, Jaden Bazin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Bazin has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jakob Tostrup was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Fletcher, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Bellows Falls' win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Hartford, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 9-3.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hartford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Bellows Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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