Gilbert hasn't had much luck against Nonnewaug recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Yellowjackets will head out to challenge the Chiefs at 3:45 p.m. Gilbert has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gilbert lost 11-4 to Lakeview on Wednesday. That's two games in a row now that the Yellowjackets have lost by exactly seven runs.
Meanwhile, Nonnewaug had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 13-1 win. The Chiefs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by seven runs or more this season.
Scarlett Ivey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Ivey was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Gianna DeLorenzo was incredible, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Jordan Kovach was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Nonnewaug was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .421 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Nonnewaug, their record is now 16-2.
Gilbert might still be hurting after the 23-3 defeat they got from Nonnewaug in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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