Softball Recap: Wamogo Regional Warriors vs. Shepaug Valley Spartans
Monday just wasn't the day for Wamogo Regional's offense. They suffered a tough 22-0 loss at the hands of the Shepaug Valley Spartans on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Wamogo Regional in their matchups with Shepaug Valley: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Shepaug Valley's part, Clare Moore and Amelia Jacob made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Moore tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Jacob pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Moore scored four runs while going 3-for-4, while Jacob scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hayden Fisher was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma O'Dwyer, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Wamogo Regional's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Shepaug Valley, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with that victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wamogo Regional is on the road again on Friday to play Thomaston at 3:45 p.m. Thomaston's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Wamogo Regional's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Shepaug Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Gilbert at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Shepaug Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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