Housatonic hasn't had much luck against Nonnewaug recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Mountaineers will be playing at home against the Chiefs at 3:45 p.m. Housatonic has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Housatonic is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They came up short against Shepaug Valley, falling 19-4.
Housatonic saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Hogan, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Another was Daniela Brennen, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Nonnewaug strolled into their game on Monday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Lakeview a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Scarlett Ivey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Gianna DeLorenzo and Elizabeth Boisits did most of the damage at the plate: DeLorenzo went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Boisits went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Boisits has posted since back in April. Maryn Savarese was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Nonnewaug kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Nonnewaug pushed their record up to 15-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.9 runs over those games. As for Housatonic, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Housatonic might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Nonnewaug in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Mountaineers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
