Naugatuck had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Kennedy on Friday. The Greyhounds blew past the Eagles 11-1. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Greyhounds' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Leah Chatfield
| 04/25/25 @ Kennedy | 14 |
| 04/24/25 vs Torrington | 15 |
| 04/23/25 @ Oxford | 5 |
| 04/21/25 vs Seymour | 8 |
| 04/15/25 vs Newington | 11 |
| + 4 more games |
Leah Chatfield was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two triples and three RBI. That's the most triples she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Luchina, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last nine matches. Bethany Carroll was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Naugatuck's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7. As for Kennedy, they dropped their record down to 4-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Naugatuck will take on rival Wolcott at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Kennedy is set to square off against their familiar foe Derby at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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