The Shelton Gaels will face off against the New Canaan Rams on Wednesday. Shelton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Shelton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Kennedy with a sharp 16-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gaels.
Sammi Denihan
| 06/02/25 vs Kennedy | 1 |
| 05/28/25 vs Bunnell | 0 |
| 05/23/25 @ Mercy | 2 |
Sammi Denihan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tori Silva, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Sadie Balocca was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Shelton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, New Canaan faced St. Joseph in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Rams fell just short of the Cadets by a score of 2-1. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Shelton's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for New Canaan, their loss dropped their record down to 11-4.
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