Softball Recap: Thomaston Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

By Team Reports May 15, 2026, 2:26pm

Softball Recap: Thomaston Bears vs. Shepaug Valley Spartans

Thomaston came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Shepaug Valley Spartans a 3-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-6 back in April.

Madison Decker

Batters Struck Out

05/15/26 vs Shepaug Valley16
05/12/26 @ Waterbury Career Academy7
05/11/26 @ Housatonic11
05/08/26 vs Gilbert14
05/01/26 @ Northwestern Regional16
+ 6 more games

Shepaug Valley's batters probably weren't too happy with Madison Decker, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 16 Ks (she gave up three walks). Decker has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Patchell, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Thomaston's win bumped their record up to 10-7-1. As for Shepaug Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 10-7.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Thomaston is set to take on their familiar foe Terryville at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Shepaug Valley will challenge rival Nonnewaug at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.

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