Masuk lost to Southington back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Panthers walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Blue Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Justin Fanning
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| 04/08/25 @ Wilton | 3 |
Justin Fanning looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Masuk's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Masuk let Jersen Perez and Jackson Zylick run wild. Perez went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Zylick went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those RBI marked the first that Perez has brought in this season. Ryan Cubelli was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Masuk was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win got Masuk back to even at 3-3. As for Southington, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Masuk will host Brookfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southington, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against RHAM at 6:00 p.m. The Raptors will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Blue Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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