Crosby had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-15 to make it 13. They fell 7-4 to the Derby Red Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 back in April.
As for Derby, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games.
For Derby's part, Kaelyn DiMartino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. DiMartino has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma DeSanty, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Ari McNeill was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crosby will welcome Hartford Public at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Derby, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harding at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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