Branford hasn't had much luck against Cheshire recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hornets will venture away from home to challenge the Rams at 4:15 p.m. Branford is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
Branford barely beat West Haven the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hornets put the hurt on the Blue Devils with a sharp 16-4 victory on Saturday. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Cheshire didn't have quite enough to beat Naugatuck on Saturday and fell 5-4.
Cheshire got a good showing from Stephen Fitzmaurice, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Fitzmaurice has allowed since back in May of 2025.
On the hitting side, Josh Bonomo was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Derek Ruddy also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Branford's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Cheshire, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Branford skirted past Cheshire 1-0 in their previous matchup on April 6th. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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