Groton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They came up short against the Moravia Blue Devils, falling 17-5. That's two games in a row now that the Red Hawks have lost by exactly 12 runs.
As for Moravia, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Considering they have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Moravia's part, Alexis Freier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Freier was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Moravia let Lily Heim and Lashley Heredia Castio run wild. Heim went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Heredia Castio went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Heim is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Taleigh Sheppard, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Groton will square off against Marathon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Moravia, they will face off against Newfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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