The Foran Lions will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Hand Tigers at 3:45 p.m. The pair are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
On Monday, Foran faced Hamden in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Foran never let Hamden onto the board and left with a 13-0 victory. Foran's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abigail Corris made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Corris has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Corris was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alyssa Joye was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Ariella Diorio was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
Hand was handed a two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Wilbur Cross on Monday. Everything went Hand's way against Wilbur Cross as Hand made off with a 20-0 win. With that victory, Hand brought their scoring average up to 8 runs per game.
Like Foran, Hand also got a great game from a two-way player: Erin Cerny. On the mound, Cerny pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Grace Hall tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). At bat, Cerny scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Hall got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reese Ciecko, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Guerrette, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win got Foran back to even at 4-4. As for Hand, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Foran has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hand struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Foran beat Hand 5-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Foran repeat their success, or does Hand have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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