Softball Preview: Coventry Patriots vs. Edwin O. Smith Panthers
The Coventry Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Edwin O. Smith Panthers at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Coventry is looking to tack on another W to their 13-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Coventry is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against East Hampton (and have done all season long). Everything went Coventry's way against East Hampton on Tuesday as Coventry made off with a 20-2 victory. While fans of Coventry might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Meanwhile, Edwin O. Smith faced Norwich Free Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Edwin O. Smith had just enough and edged Norwich Free Academy out 9-7.
Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Julia Winakor was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Rachael Morales was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Coventry's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Edwin O. Smith, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
Everything went Coventry's way against Edwin O. Smith when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Coventry made off with a 10-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Coventry since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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