In what's become a running theme this season, Coginchaug Regional gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Bunnell Bulldogs as the Coginchaug Regional Blue Devils made off with a 12-5 victory. Winning may never get old, but Coginchaug Regional sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Emily Allen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Allen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Allen was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addison Costa was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashley Tarquino, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Bunnell's side, Payton Niemiec was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Sedlock, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Coginchaug Regional has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Bunnell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Coginchaug Regional will head out on the road to square off against Hale Ray at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hale Ray is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Coginchaug Regional will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Bunnell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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