Plainville is 1-9 against Berlin since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Plainville Blue Devils will play host again on Monday to welcome the Berlin Redcoats, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Plainville was handed a six-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against East Hartford on Friday. Plainville sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over East Hartford. The win was just what Plainville needed coming off of a 6-0 defeat in their prior game.
Meanwhile, Berlin gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Rocky Hill by a score of 8-4.
Madeline Mota spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Sara Cugno was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Julia Matan, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Plainville's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Berlin, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Plainville came up short against Berlin when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Plainville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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