Softball Recap: Weston Trojans vs. New Milford Green Wave
Weston had lost three straight at home, but on Sunday they dropped their record down to 2-18 to make it four. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 21-0 to the New Milford Green Wave, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Green Wave this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-0 on Sunday.
As for New Milford, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-4. Considering they have won 12 matches by more than six runs this season, Sunday's blowout was nothing new.
For New Milford's part, Maddie Caverly and Lydia Rocky made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Caverly pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Rocky tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Caverly has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Caverly went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Rocky went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Ava Kopp was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mairead Bell, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Looking ahead, Weston will host Newtown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Nighthawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for New Milford, they will square off against Brookfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Green Wave surely won't give up without a fight.
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