Softball Recap: Stratford Knights vs. Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles
On Monday, Stratford faced Gray Collegiate Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Stratford Knights wound up on the wrong side of a tough 7-0 walloping at the hands of the Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles. Stratford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gray Collegiate Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For Gray Collegiate Academy's part, Peyton Hendrix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Hendrix has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gray Collegiate Academy let Kaley Anderson and Maddox Long loose on the outfield. Anderson went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double, while Long went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Long is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylan Boudreau, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Stratford's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Gray Collegiate Academy, the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford will take on Cane Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Stratford will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Gray Collegiate Academy will take on Legion Collegiate Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Gray Collegiate Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so Legion Collegiate Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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