Softball Preview: Masuk Panthers vs. Southington Blue Knights
The Masuk Panthers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Southington Blue Knights at 4:45 p.m. Masuk is coming into the match hot, having won their last nine games dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, Masuk beat Waterford 4-1.
Julia Bacoulis spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Grace Ely was incredible, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Natalie Lieto, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Southington had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of La Salle Academy by a score of 9-7 on Saturday.
Masuk's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Southington, their loss ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-1.
Masuk might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Southington in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Masuk have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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