It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hartford had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Springfield Cosmos. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Serenitee Martel
| 06/04/25 vs Springfield | 13 |
| 05/30/25 vs Otter Valley | 14 |
| 05/30/25 vs White River Valley | 5 |
| 05/29/25 @ Springfield | 8 |
| 05/27/25 @ Fair Haven | 12 |
| + 9 more games |
Serenitee Martel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Faith Brown was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Haley Maxham was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hartford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in seven consecutive games.
Hartford has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Springfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Coming up, Hartford will take on Otter Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Otters will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Hurricanes surely won't give up without a fight. Springfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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