Smithfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Moses Brown Quakers by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithfield of the 8-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Crystal Cacador put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over nine innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Cacador was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Cacador wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Skyla Oliveira, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Smithfield didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Like Smithfield, Moses Brown also got a great game from a two-way player: Anna Costello. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over ten innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Costello has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Costello was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Coco Medeiros, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI. Ava Lorenco was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Moses Brown, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Smithfield will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Moses Brown at 4:30 p.m. As for Moses Brown, they will head out on the road to square off against Prout at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Prout's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Moses Brown's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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