Old Colony RVT fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against South Shore Vo-Tech on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the South Shore Vo-Tech Vikings by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Old Colony RVT couldn't push the score so high this time.
Chase LaFountain spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Marc Donati and Aiden Deree stepped up to the plate in a big way. Donati went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Deree scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Deree is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Old Colony RVT's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for South Shore Vo-Tech, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Old Colony RVT will challenge Diman RVT at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Diman RVT is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Old Colony RVT will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for South Shore Vo-Tech, they will head out on the road to take on Holbrook at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. South Shore Vo-Tech's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Holbrook's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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