Four must be Cheshire's lucky number: they beat Shelton with that score not once but twice on Wednesday. The Rams beat the Gaels by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-1. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Gaels recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Dylan Scalice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bennett Crerar, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. Jackson Enders was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Cheshire hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 8-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Cheshire pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Shelton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cheshire will venture away from home to face off against East Haven at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Shelton, they will head out to challenge Fairfield Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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