Southington proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 19) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Platt Panthers 5-3.
Gabe Hinkson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Mark Zigmont
| 05/02/25 vs Platt | 3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Middletown | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Rocky Hill | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Enfield | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Avon | 2 |
On the hitting side, Mark Zigmont was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Southington's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Platt, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-4.
Looking ahead, Southington will take on Maloney at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Platt, they will be playing at home against New Britain at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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