Gilbert extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-2 in the process. They came up short against the Shepaug Valley Spartans, falling 14-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellowjackets of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Shepaug Valley, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Shepaug Valley's part, Peyton Thomas and Miles Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Thomas went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Wilson went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Thomas has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Granata, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gilbert is set to take on their familiar foe Nonnewaug at 3:45 p.m. on May 7. Meanwhile, Shepaug Valley will face off against rival Lakeview at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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