Pomfret School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Titans by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pomfret School of the 9-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Matt McClure was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Wilbraham & Monson Academy's side, Ty Kwitchoff was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Kwitchoff has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kwitchoff was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, James Vranesh was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. John O'Connor was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Pomfret School's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Wilbraham & Monson Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pomfret School will challenge Salisbury School at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Salisbury School will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Pomfret School surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wilbraham & Monson Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Frederick Gunn at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Wilbraham & Monson Academy is facing Frederick Gunn at the right time seeing as Frederick Gunn is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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