Maloney put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Rocky Hill Terriers. That's more bragging rights for Maloney, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Stella Cicero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 15 hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Ellie Lopez was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Morgan Pelletier, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Rocky Hill's side, Lily Margiotta made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Alissa Perna was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Rocky Hill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maloney only hit nine.
Maloney pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Rocky Hill, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Maloney will head out on the road to square off against Tolland at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Maloney's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Tolland's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rocky Hill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wethersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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