RHAM had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 6-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the East Lyme Vikings by a score of 16-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Raptors have suffered since May 11, 2024.
Mya Strumskas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
As for East Lyme, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On East Lyme's side, Jillian Hintze was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hintze was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Natalie Knowlton was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lorelei Gronholm, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
RHAM didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-0 victory against East Catholic on the 13th. As for East Lyme, they will head out on the road to challenge Haddam-Killingworth at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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