Softball Recap: Stratford Red Devils vs. Bunnell Bulldogs
Stratford won against Shelton last Tuesday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Stratford Red Devils walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Bunnell Bulldogs. Winning may never get old, but Stratford sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Morgan Letizia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carolyne Burlone was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Shyan Rolle, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-5.
On Bunnell's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Parker Smith gave up four earned (and six unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Mimi Cabrera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Megan Camperlengo was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Bunnell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Stratford is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Bunnell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Stratford will be playing at home against Weston at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Stratford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.3 runs per game this season. As for Bunnell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Notre Dame Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Notre Dame Catholic is coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so Bunnell will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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