If Winslow was riding high off their 14-3 takedown of Waterville last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Winslow Black Raiders' tough 17-2 defeat to the Belfast Lions on Friday might stick with them for a while. Winslow was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Belfast apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Belfast's part, Emma Tripp made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Tripp was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Belfast got a massive performance out of Danica Gray, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Katience Parenteau was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Winslow's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Belfast, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winslow will take on Oceanside at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Belfast, they will be playing in front of their home fans against John Bapst Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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