Softball Recap: Raymond Find Success

Raymond barely beat Somersworth the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rams' pitcher stepped up to hand the Toppers an 8-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Rams have beaten the Toppers the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Toppers has come to flipping the script.

Dinkenesh Levesque was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Cori Cotter

Hits (Career)

05/28/25 @ Somersworth	3
05/27/25 vs Trinity	2
05/05/25 @ Trinity	2
05/20/25 vs Prospect Mountain	1
05/08/25 vs Epping	1

In other batting news, Cori Cotter was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Sophie Huynh was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

Raymond's record now sits at 11-5. As for Somersworth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Raymond is set to challenge their familiar foe Gilford at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Somersworth will take on rival Kearsarge at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.