Softball Recap: Norwalk Has No Trouble Against Bethel

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Previous 3 Games

04/11/25 - Away	14-1 W
04/08/18 - Away	14-2 W
04/03/17 - Away	12-3 W

Norwalk not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 14, 2024. Everything went their way against the Bethel Wildcats as they made off with a 14-1 victory. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Maddie Collins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one triple.

In other batting news, Ally Lanzarotto and Maggie Donahue did most of the damage at the plate: Lanzarotto scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Donahue scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Restaino, who scored two runs.

Norwalk now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bethel, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Coming up, Norwalk will face off against Wilton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bethel, they will take on New Fairfield at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.