
Panthers
04/16/25 @ Maloney | 18 |
04/23/25 @ Wethersfield | 14 |
05/02/25 @ Windsor | 13 |
04/28/25 @ Bristol Central | 13 |
05/07/25 vs Manchester | 9 |
Edwin O. Smith extended their winning streak to five on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 9-2 in the process. Everything went their way against the Manchester Red Hawks as they made off with a 12-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Rachael Morales was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Jenna Lewis was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles.
Edwin O. Smith hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
As for Manchester, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2. They haven't had much luck with Edwin O. Smith recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
On Manchester's side, McKenna Hills-Nevin '26 made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Edwin O. Smith will venture away from home to face off against Enfield at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Manchester, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-3 defeat against E.O. Smith/Tolland on the 7th.
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