Softball Recap: Southwick Regional Rams vs. Frontier Regional Red Hawks
Southwick Regional extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They came up short against the Frontier Regional Red Hawks, falling 16-3. The Rams were not able to make up for their loss to the Red Hawks from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Brooke Comee made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Eleanor Rolandini, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Frontier Regional, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-4. Considering they have won seven matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Frontier Regional's side, Ashley Taylor was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Taylor has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since April 1st.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skyler Steele, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Liv Machon was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwick Regional will host Granby at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Frontier Regional, they will be playing at home against Greenfield at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Red Hawks have won eight straight at home dating back to last season, while the Green Wave won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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