It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Montville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Old Lyme Wildcats 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolves have posted since April 29th.

Abby Daniewicz
05/20/25 vs Old Lyme | 2 |
05/19/25 @ Ledyard | 2 |
05/17/25 @ Wheeler | 1 |
05/16/25 vs Plainfield | 2 |
05/15/25 @ St. Bernard | 0 |
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Abby Daniewicz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over eight innings while giving up six earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Alanna Noonan was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Michalina Anton-Stavens, who went 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Montville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Montville pushed their record up to 11-8 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Old Lyme, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montville will host Fitch at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Old Lyme, they will face off against Portland at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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