Softball Preview: Haddam-Killingworth Cougars vs. East Hampton Bellringers
Haddam-Killingworth is 10-0 against East Hampton since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Haddam-Killingworth Cougars will head out on the road to take on the East Hampton Bellringers at 4:00 p.m. Haddam-Killingworth is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Haddam-Killingworth's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They beat Valley Regional by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-0. Fans of Haddam-Killingworth have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Emma Giaccone spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Richwine, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Caley Napoletano, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, East Hampton couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 15-5 loss at the hands of Valley Regional last Monday.
Haddam-Killingworth's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for East Hampton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-1.
Haddam-Killingworth took their win against East Hampton in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. Does Haddam-Killingworth have another victory up their sleeve, or will East Hampton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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