Morgan posted their closest win since April 14th on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Portland Highlanders. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-2 back in April.
Jacoby Brown tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Benji Brown, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Julian Larabee, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Huskies
| 05/13/25 vs Portland | 3-2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Haddam-Killingworth | 4-1 |
| 04/25/25 vs Old Lyme | 18-2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Coginchaug Regional | 4-0 |
Morgan pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Portland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morgan will venture away from home to challenge East Hampton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Bellringers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Portland, they will head out on the road to take on Old Lyme at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Highlanders are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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