Gilbert couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their tough 15-1 defeat to the Shepaug Valley Spartans on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gilbert of the 22-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Shepaug Valley's part, Amelia Jacob made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Jacob was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Shepaug Valley let Hayden Fisher and Clare Moore loose on the outfield. Fisher went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Moore scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lexi Thomas, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Gilbert will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northwestern Regional at 3:45 p.m. As for Shepaug Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Nonnewaug at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Shepaug Valley is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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