The Edwin O. Smith Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Coventry Patriots at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Edwin O. Smith is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Connecticut's top teams: Norwich Free Academy, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Edwin O. Smith was ranked 20th). Edwin O. Smith came out on top in a nail-biter against Norwich Free Academy on Monday and snuck past 9-7.
Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Julia Winakor, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jenna Moore, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Coventry gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past East Hampton 20-2. Coventry's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Edwin O. Smith's victory bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Coventry, their win was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1.
Edwin O. Smith suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to Coventry when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Edwin O. Smith have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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