Softball Recap: Westbrook Knights vs. North Branford Thunderbirds
Westbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-0 walloping at the hands of the North Branford Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westbrook of the 18-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For North Branford's part, Lauren Vitarisi made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Vitarisi has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vitarisi was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Madi DeStefano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Adriana Hills was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Westbrook's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for North Branford, their win was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westbrook will take on Old Lyme at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Branford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ellington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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