Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Danvers

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 @ Swampscott	17
05/19/25 @ Salem	16
04/21/25 vs Winthrop	16
04/18/25 vs Newburyport	12
04/14/25 vs Melrose	12

Danvers entered their tilt with Arlington Catholic on Saturday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 10-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Skylar Coakley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, Briley Keezer was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Kyla Moroney was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Danvers was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Danvers pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Arlington Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

Danvers will challenge Masconomet Regional at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Arlington Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against St. Mary's at 10:30 a.m.