Softball Preview: Bacon Academy Bobcats vs. Old Lyme Wildcats
Bacon Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last ten games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Old Lyme Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bacon Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Bacon Academy had just enough and edged RHAM out 6-5. That's two games straight that Bacon Academy has won by just one run.
Samantha D'Atri spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jazlyn Small-Yu was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Natalia Vernali, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Old Lyme gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Morgan with a sharp 19-2 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Old Lyme as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Old Lyme got a massive performance out of Ava Roth, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Eichholz, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Bacon Academy pushed their record up to 12-4 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Old Lyme, their record now sits at 11-4.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bacon Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Old Lyme struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bacon Academy suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Old Lyme in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Bacon Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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