Softball Game Preview: Derby Red Raiders vs. Wolcott Eagles

Derby is 0-8 against Wolcott since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Red Raiders will head out on the road to square off against the Eagles at 3:45 p.m. Derby is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.

Derby took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on Crosby with a sharp 15-3 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Red Raiders needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Kaelyn DiMartino

Batters Struck Out

04/11/25 vs Crosby	9
04/09/25 @ Seymour	5
04/08/25 @ Wilby	14
04/05/25 vs Torrington	9

Kaelyn DiMartino made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Alex Davis and Kiera Boyles did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Boyles scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those hits were Davis' first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brianna Fernandez, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Derby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Wolcott came up short against Seymour on Friday, falling 10-4. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Lilly Spina was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Jaelyn Belval was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Wolcott's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Derby, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.

Derby suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Wolcott in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Red Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.