Mount Everett Regional had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it five. They came up short against the Lee Wildcats, falling 22-0. The Eagles lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in May of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 5-4 score last time.
As for Lee, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by eight runs or more this season.
For Lee's part, Brianna Lynch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Lynch has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lee got a massive performance out of Devyn Fillio, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lily Brancato, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Everett Regional will head out to take on Hoosac Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lee, they will venture away from home to challenge Amherst-Pelham Regional at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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