Softball Recap: Epping Comes Up Short

Epping had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-3 to make it four. They came up short against the Raymond Rams, falling 17-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since April 16, 2024.

As for Raymond, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3. The game marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.

For Raymond's part, the team relied heavily on Sophie Huynh, who went 4-for-5 with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Huynh continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cori Cotter, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five runs.

Looking ahead, Epping will host Pittsfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Raymond will be paying especially close attention to the Blue Devils' match: after the Blue Devils face off against the Panthers, they'll take on Raymond again at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.