Softball Recap: Anna Eichholz's big game can't quite lead Old Lyme over Coventry

By Team Reports Jun 4, 2024, 9:14am

Softball Recap: Old Lyme Wildcats vs. Coventry Patriots

It was a good run, but Old Lyme unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 8-2 to the Coventry Patriots.

Emma Bayor spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Old Lyme saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Eichholz, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Old Lyme's defeat dropped their record down to 21-6. As for Coventry, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-2.

Old Lyme does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Coventry, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Holy Cross. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Coventry: 2.1, Holy Cross: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.

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