Northwestern Regional scored first but ultimately less than Nonnewaug in their matchup on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 9-5 to the Nonnewaug Chiefs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Northwestern Regional has not had much luck with Nonnewaug recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
For Nonnewaug's part, Jordan Kovach and Scarlett Ivey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kovach struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Ivey tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Kovach went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Ivey went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Madison Ocasio was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jade Rinaldi, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Northwestern Regional's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Nonnewaug, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwestern Regional will take on Somers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nonnewaug, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Housatonic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Nonnewaug will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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