Softball Recap: Pittsfield Takes a Loss

Pittsfield extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-4 in the process. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lenox Memorial Millionaires. The Generals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Millionaires apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2018.

Mia Dejesus spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.

On the hitting side, Pittsfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paxton Ebling, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. Ava McMahon also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

As for Lenox Memorial, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team's won by an average of 10.2 runs thus far.

On Lenox Memorial's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Cassidy Flynn gave up only one earned run on eight hits. Flynn has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Evelyn Julieano was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Julieano is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Hailey Armold, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Coming up, Pittsfield will face off against Longmeadow at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Generals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lenox Memorial, they will welcome Lee at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Millionaires' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.