While they were able to go the distance, the Tomahawks were unable to overcome a 1st round standing "7" count....
Newington used a single and sacrifice fly as bookends to 3 walks, 2 hit batters, 3 other singles & several "non-plays" to stagger the Tomahawks & plate 7 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. It was all they would score for the entire game, to win a TKO, 7-2, in a non-division game.
The Tomahawks scored runs in the 3rd & the 5th innings, but were unable to maximize opportunities that could have cut deeper into the Newington lead. David Johnston tripled to deep right-center field to lead of the top of the 3rd for the T'Hawks 1st hit. One out later, Kyle Richards singled sharply to left to score Johnston.
Alex Hanelt & Anthony Longo led of the top off the 5th with line drive singles to right. After a fielder's choice advanced both runners, Hanelt scored on Spencer Haymond's infield single. Newington escaped the 1st & 3rd with one out situation with no further damage.
Richards also singled to lead off the top of the 6th inning.
Jimmy Hill pitched 5 2/3 innings of relief, yielding 1 run, 7 hits, striking out 3 & walking none.
2nd baseman Josh Barrett & 1st baseman Mike Habzda both turned in a Web Gem for the final out of the 4th inning on what was not your run of the mill 4 to 3 ground out.
The T'Hawks now stand 9-4 overall & remain 3-2 in CCC North play.
The Tomahawks return to CCC North division play on Friday, hosting neighbor East Hartford at Riverfront Park.
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Oh well... Jimmy's performance is promising though. Always nice to have long term relief pitching, most teams don't
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