Gaels
| 04/11/25 @ Branford | 20 |
| 04/28/25 vs Hamden | 17 |
| 04/09/25 vs Hand | 16 |
| 05/12/25 @ Hillhouse | 14 |
| 04/30/25 vs Wilbur Cross | 14 |
Shelton's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Hillhouse Academics 15-1. The Gaels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by nine runs or more this season.
Shelton got a great performance from Blake Hall as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Hall has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sammi Denihan, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Sadie Balocca was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Shelton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Shelton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-4. As for Hillhouse, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8-1.
Looking ahead, Shelton will face off against Branford at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gaels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Hillhouse, they will square off against Mercy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Academics' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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