Cheshire is a perfect 10-0 against Mercy since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Rams are taking a road trip to square off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. Cheshire will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak.
Mercy's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Cheshire hadn't allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. The Rams put the hurt on Hamden with a sharp 13-0 victory on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Avery Radford was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Radford was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Jenica Matos
| 05/01/26 vs Hamden | 1 |
| 04/30/26 vs Oxford | 1 |
| 04/29/26 @ Shelton | 2 |
| 04/27/26 @ Law | 1 |
| 04/24/26 @ Newtown | 2 |
| 04/22/26 @ Amity Regional | 1 |
In other pitching news, Jenica Matos looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Cheshire let Callan Fleming and Lyla Blair run wild. Fleming went 2-for-3 with one home run and six RBI, while Blair got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Fleming, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Cheshire kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Mercy faced Southington in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Tigers fell 9-6 to the Blue Knights. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Cheshire's record now sits at 12-1. As for Mercy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Cheshire got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April against Mercy by a conclusive 6-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
