Softball Recap: Shelton Has No Trouble Against Branford

Gaels

Margin (Wins)

04/11/25 @ Branford	20
04/28/25 vs Hamden	17
04/09/25 vs Hand	16
05/13/25 vs Branford	14
05/12/25 @ Hillhouse	14

Shelton never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Branford Hornets. The Gaels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by nine runs or more this season.

Sammi Denihan made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sadie Balocca was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Avery Wheeler was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Shelton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .758. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The win made it two in a row for Shelton and bumps their season record up to 11-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Branford, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-11.

Shelton will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Hornets: the pair will be back at it again later today.