Softball Recap: Stamford Black Knights vs. Ludlowe Falcons
If Stamford was feeling good off their 13-3 takedown of Greenwich last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Stamford Black Knights lost 8-1 to the Ludlowe Falcons on Wednesday. Stamford has not had much luck with Ludlowe recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
For Ludlowe's part, Alex Lewey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. Lewey has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rosanna Merturi was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Gina Solow, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Stamford's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Ludlowe, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stamford will stay at home for another game and welcome Warde at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ludlowe will take on Darien at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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