Softball Game Preview: Minnechaug Regional Falcons vs. Pittsfield Generals

The Minnechaug Regional Falcons will face off against the Pittsfield Generals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Minnechaug Regional has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Minnechaug Regional lost 15-4 to Westfield on Wednesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Bombers: they've now lost nine in a row.

Veronica Ouimet was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

Meanwhile, Pittsfield won against Minnechaug Regional on Monday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Generals came out on top against Hoosac Valley by a score of 14-10. The win continues a trend for the Generals in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now won seven in a row.

Mia Dejesus and Nevaeh Lopez did most of the damage at the plate: Dejesus went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Lopez went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three hits gave Dejesus a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Bassi, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Pittsfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Minnechaug Regional's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Pittsfield, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.

Minnechaug Regional suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Pittsfield in their previous meeting on Monday. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.