Bridgeport Central extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They fell 7-3 to the St. Joseph Cadets. The Hilltoppers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cadets from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for St. Joseph, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7. The match marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
For St. Joseph's part, Gavin Rovinelli made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rovinelli has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, St. Joseph got a great performance from Martin Mitev as he struck out 16 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Mitev has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Connor Fahey and Jake Rios did most of the damage at the plate: Fahey went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Rios went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Fahey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jake Failla, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Bridgeport Central will challenge rival Darien at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, St. Joseph is set to take on their familiar foe Ludlowe at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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