Softball Game Preview: Westbrook Knights vs. North Branford Thunderbirds

Westbrook is 0-10 against North Branford since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Knights will face off against the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m.

Westbrook is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of Haddam-Killingworth. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Meanwhile, North Branford put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Portland with a sharp 20-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Adrienne Frost made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Frost was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Lexi Falcioni and Addi Wyatt did most of the damage at the plate: Falcioni went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Wyatt went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those six RBI gave Falcioni a new career-high. Alia Martone was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.

North Branford's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Westbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

Westbrook suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to North Branford when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.