Lee is 2-8 against Mount Everett Regional since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Wildcats will challenge the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Lee has three straight victories, Mount Everett Regional has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Lee barely beat Gateway Regional the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Gators with a sharp 31-0 win on Thursday. That looming 31-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Brianna Lynch
| 05/01/25 @ Gateway Regional | 13 |
| 04/30/25 vs Westfield Technical Academy | 18 |
| 04/28/25 vs Smith Vo-Tech | 15 |
| 04/23/25 @ Lenox Memorial | 10 |
| 04/18/25 @ Mount Greylock Regional | 14 |
| + 4 more games |
Brianna Lynch made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with six RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Juliana Schuerer was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs and three RBI. Kayla Clark was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs and three RBI.
Lee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .717. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Mount Everett Regional lost 21-6 to Ludlow on Thursday.
Makayla Carpenter was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs. Ella Gennari also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Mount Everett Regional's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Lee, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Mount Everett Regional struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lee skirted past Mount Everett Regional 5-4 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
