Softball Recap: Staples Comes Up Short

Staples was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Westhill Vikings. The Wreckers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 17-13.

Emillie Russell made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.

Staples' loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Westhill, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-10.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Staples will face off against rival Ridgefield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Westhill is set to take on their familiar foe Trumbull at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.