Smith Academy extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They came up short against the Southwick Regional Rams, falling 14-1. The Falcons were not able to make up for their defeat to the Rams from their previous meeting back in May of 2017.
As for Southwick Regional, the victory got them back to even at 5-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Southwick Regional's part, Anna Novak made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Novak has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Eleanor Rolandini and Brooke Comee did most of the damage at the plate: Rolandini got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Comee went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Rolandini is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Catherine Giroux, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Smith Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Ware at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Southwick Regional will square off against rival Holyoke at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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