Softball Game Preview: Greenwich Cardinals vs. Norwalk Bears

Greenwich is 1-9 against Norwalk since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Cardinals will challenge the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Greenwich has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Greenwich is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Ridgefield, falling 12-0.

Meanwhile, Norwalk came tearing into Friday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Black Knights.

Maddie Collins was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Emily Restaino was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Audra Lacomis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Greenwich's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Norwalk, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Greenwich couldn't quite get it done against Norwalk in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 9-5. Can the Cardinals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.