Softball Recap: Hamden Green Dragons vs. Lauralton Hall Crusaders
If Hamden was riding high off their 13-0 takedown of Wilbur Cross last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hamden Green Dragons took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lauralton Hall Crusaders on Friday. Hamden has not had much luck with Lauralton Hall recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Lauralton Hall's part, Francesca Colangelo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 19 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Colangelo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Colangelo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Grund, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Lexi Grund was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Hamden's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Lauralton Hall, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Hamden will be playing at home against Mercy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Mercy's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Hamden's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lauralton Hall, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Sacred Heart Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Sacred Heart Academy is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lauralton Hall will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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