Thomaston proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 19) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Housatonic Mountaineers. That's more bragging rights for Thomaston, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sloan Walmsley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off nine hits. Walmsley was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Thomaston got a big performance out of Megan Campbell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Ava Harkness was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Housatonic's side, Grace Riva made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby White, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Thomaston's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Housatonic, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomaston will take on Watertown at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Housatonic, they will play host again on May 1st to welcome Wamogo Regional, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m.
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