It was a good run, but Bristol Eastern unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Lewis Mills Spartans by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bristol Eastern of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Corrine Sutula was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Valentine, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Bristol Eastern hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Bristol Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Lewis Mills, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-5.
Bristol Eastern will be playing in front of their home fans against New Britain at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Bristol Eastern is facing New Britain at the right time seeing as New Britain is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Lewis Mills, they will head out on the road to square off against Canton at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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