Softball Recap: Masuk Panthers vs. Weston Trojans
Masuk put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Weston Trojans. The result was nothing new for Masuk, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Grace Ely and Julia Bacoulis were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ely pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Bacoulis pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Ely scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Bacoulis scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sofia Lieto, who went 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Castillo, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Masuk pushed their record up to 15-0 with that victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Weston, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Masuk will stay at home for another game and welcome Bunnell at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Masuk knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Bunnell likes a good challenge. As for Weston, they will head out on the road to face off against New Milford at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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