Sunapee had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-15 to make it eight. They lost 8-0 to the Pittsfield Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lakers of the 15-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Pittsfield, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-4. Considering they have won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pittsfield's part, the result came thanks to Alex Penney's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 19 Ks. Penney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Alivia Lavigne was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Chagnon, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Coming up, Sunapee will challenge Newport at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Lakers surely won't give up without a fight. Pittsfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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