New Britain is 0-4 against Southington since May of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Golden Hurricanes will head out on the road to square off against the Blue Knights at 4:00 p.m. New Britain has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
New Britain is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 20-0 to Berlin.
Plainville typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Southington proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Blue Devils 9-2. The result was nothing new for the Blue Knights, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Angie Insogna was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Kenefick, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Delaney Archer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Southington's record is now 12-4. As for New Britain, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
New Britain might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Southington when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Can the Golden Hurricanes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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