Softball Recap: Bourne Comes Up Short

Bourne had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it seven. They came up short against the Apponequet Regional Lakers, falling 12-0. If the Canalmen were looking for revenge after losing 4-3 to the Lakers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Bourne saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michaela Muldoon, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Reese Fitzpatrick also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

As for Apponequet Regional, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 7-0. The result was nothing new for the Lakers, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.

On Apponequet Regional's side, Sarah DelVecchio made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. DelVecchio has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, Apponequet Regional let Kate Suneson and Morgan Saraceno run wild. Suneson went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Saraceno went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those four RBI gave Suneson a new career-high. Arianna Camara was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI.

Bourne didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-10 loss against Old Colony RVT on the 18th. As for Apponequet Regional, they have also already played their next contest, a 20-2 win against West Bridgewater on the 21st.