GREAT BARRINGTON — By the time Monument and Hampshire got to the bottom of the fifth, it had gone from a one sided affair, to a back and forth battle. The Spartans, who once led comfortably, found themselves clinging to just a three run lead.
That’s when Monument’s starting shortstop Jayder Raifstanger stepped to the plate with the bases loaded — a prime opportunity to put the game out of reach.
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