The Belchertown Orioles will head out to square off against the Agawam Brownies at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Belchertown not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 22, 2024 (when they won 18-7). They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over Holyoke. The Orioles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Belchertown got a massive performance out of Josh Misiaszek, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three doubles, and two runs. What's more, Misiaszek posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Thatcher Rudnik was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Belchertown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Agawam won against Hopkins Academy two weeks ago with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Brownies' pitchers stepped up to hand Taconic an 8-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for the Brownies, who have now won three contests in a row.
Belchertown's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4. As for Agawam, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Belchertown might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Agawam in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Orioles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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