Northwestern Regional had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 7-8 to make it four. They lost 11-2 to the Nonnewaug Chiefs. Surprisingly, this marked the Highlanders' seventh straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Robbie Ayers was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
As for Nonnewaug, their record is now 14-7. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Nonnewaug's side, they let Scott Viveros and Owen Hustek run wild. Viveros went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Hustek went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Nonnewaug is undefeated when Hustek posts two or more runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Brayden Whipple was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Northwestern Regional does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Nonnewaug, they will venture away from home to challenge Shepaug Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Chiefs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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