The No. 4‑seeded Hartford Hurricanes entered Friday’s quarterfinal matchup against the No. 5 U-32 Raiders with hopes of advancing deeper into the Vermont Division II baseball playoffs.
Instead, the visiting team fell to a 7‑0 loss at Maxfield Sports Complex in White River Junction, a result that caps a season marked by modest expectations and a handful of hard‑earned victories.
The Raiders struck first, plating four runs in the early innings before adding three more in the top of the seventh to seal the shutout.
Hartford managed only a few scattered hits throughout the game, unable to generate any momentum against the Raiders’ pitching staff.
A Quiet End to a Promising Run
The Hurricanes finished the season with a modest record, their campaign defined more by development than by headline‑making wins.
The Vermont Principals' Association, which oversees the playoff structure, confirmed the matchup and will continue to coordinate future tournaments across the state.
Among the players listed in the match report were Rich Rosenbeck, Braden Abrahamson, Quincy Moreno, Noah Jenks, Lucas Schwarz, Wyatt Chambers and Cody Hathorn, each of whom contributed to the team’s effort.
While the loss eliminates the Hurricanes from contention, the experience will likely inform the next generation of players and coaches.