Softball Game Preview: Hale Ray Noises vs. Old Lyme Wildcats

Hale Ray hasn't had much luck against Old Lyme recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Noises will take on the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Hale Ray barely beat Old Lyme the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Noises blew past the Wildcats 7-1 on Thursday. The victory was familiar territory for the Noises, who have now won three games in a row.

Lily Jahne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Maggie Janecek was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Jackie Goetz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.

Hale Ray hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive matchups.

Old Lyme's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Hale Ray, their record now sits at 11-3.