It was a good run, but Griswold unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 10-1 to the Wheeler Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Griswold of the 12-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Wheeler's part, Reese Main was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Main has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Main was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Morgyn Perkins was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Leah Cleary was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Griswold's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Wheeler, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Griswold will head out on the road to face off against Tourtellotte at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Griswold is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Wheeler, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 12-0 loss vs. East Lyme on the 29th.
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