Softball Recap: Newington Takes a Loss

Newington was the 7-5 winner over Bristol Eastern when they last played one another back in April of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Nor'easters fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The game marked the Nor'easters' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Abigail Greaves

Earned Runs

04/22/25 vs Bristol Eastern	2
04/09/25 @ Plainville	4
04/15/25 @ Naugatuck	4
04/11/25 @ New Britain	5
04/05/25 vs Conard	11

Abigail Greaves spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. The game marked her first with multiple earned runs this season.

At the plate, Kiley Connors was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Peyton Stegmaier also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

This is the second loss in a row for Newington and nudges their season record down to 1-4. Even worse, they were so close both times: the losses came by an average of only one runs. As for Bristol Eastern, the win keeps they at an undefeated 6-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newington will host Lewis Mills at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Nor'easters' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Bristol Eastern, they will be playing in front of their home fans against RHAM at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.