Softball Preview: Joel Barlow Falcons vs. Masuk Panthers
Joel Barlow is 0-10 against Masuk since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Joel Barlow Falcons will look to defend their home field against the Masuk Panthers at 4:15 p.m.
Joel Barlow is is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They lost 19-1 to New Milford.
Meanwhile, Masuk put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 7-4 win over North Branford.
Julia Bacoulis made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Bacoulis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Bacoulis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
Bacoulis wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Castillo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sofia Lieto, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Joel Barlow's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Masuk, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Joel Barlow might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Masuk in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Joel Barlow have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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