After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Newington brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the New Britain Golden Hurricanes with a sharp 16-2 win on Friday. With that victory, Newington brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
April Handel and abby greaves made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Handel didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, greaves tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Handel scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while greaves went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Arianna Elliott was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Aniyah Ross, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Newington's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for New Britain, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newington will take on Rocky Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Newington and Rocky Hill are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for New Britain, they will be playing at home against Wethersfield at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. New Britain is facing Wethersfield at the right time seeing as Wethersfield is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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