Easthampton had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Longmeadow Lancers by a score of 4-2 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Easthampton of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Longmeadow's part, Livia Kelly made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Kelly was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delaney Schrager, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
The win made it two in a row for Longmeadow and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Coincidentally, Easthampton and Longmeadow will both be playing Pittsfield the next time they take the field. Longmeadow will head out to face Pittsfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Easthampton will host them on May 1st.
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