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Stratford Wins For First Time This Season
Stratford High today defeated the Bassick Lions of Bridgport 14-0 in a 5 inning contest today due to the CIAc 10 run rule. Two pitchers combined on the shutout. Sophomore lefty Blake Merfalen got the start, went 3 full innings & only threw 45 pitches giving up only 1 hit. Junior right Elijah Jimenez came in for the 4th & 5th innings, was economical throwing only 26 pitches, & struck out all 6 batters he faced. Four Stratford batters - Max Owen, Julian Rivera, Jack Wiltsie & Brayan Fernandez - led the offensive attack with each having 2 hits. Julian Rivera led the attack also with 2 RBI & 2 runs scored. Stratford is now 1-2 on the young season. The Varsity returns to action on Wednesday at 3:00 at Penders facing FCIAC foe Darien HS.