Softball Preview: Masuk Panthers vs. Pomperaug Panthers
Masuk is 10-0 against Pomperaug since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Masuk Panthers will be playing at home against the Pomperaug Panthers at 4:15 p.m. Masuk will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Masuk can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They never let Joel Barlow onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. Masuk's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Natalie Lieto was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Castillo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Pomperaug's offense. They lost 12-0 to Brookfield on Friday. Pomperaug's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Masuk pushed their record up to 12-0 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Pomperaug, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-4.
Masuk beat Pomperaug 8-5 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Masuk repeat their success, or does Pomperaug have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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