West Haven Put Up Six Runs Early, Down Southington in Slug Fest
Paul Jaccoi
6/20/20261 min read
There were fireworks aplenty in the matchup between the Sailors and Black Knights Friday night which saw West Haven come out victorious in a 11-7 final. The Sailors scored over half of their runs in the first inning, quickly setting the tone.
After the game’s first out, West Haven had five consecutive batters reach base. Kyle Justo’s RBI single brought home the game’s first run. Senior Ryan Slack went yard to left field for a three-run shot, giving West Haven a 4-0 lead. Three batters later, shortstop Derek Porto sent a two-run homer to left field to plate the fifth and sixth runs of the first frame.
Brian Goglia threw four innings of three run ball for the Sailors and struck out seven. Sophomore Connor Hume and senior Brock Goodwin relieved Goglia while combining for three innings of work and allowing only three hits.
Two more Sailors runs scored following an error in the fifth inning. Three more insurance runs crossed the plate in the sixth inning to extend the Sailors’ lead to four.
Justo, Slack and Porto combined to drive in eight of the 11 West Haven runs in the winning effort. The team knocked 11 base hits in the victory.
Winners of three straight, West Haven stays on the road looking to stay hot as they prepare to face the Bridgeport Barnums Saturday afternoon.
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