Coginchaug Regional waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Sacred Heart Academy.
Emily Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Paige Konopka was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Ashley Tarquino was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Coginchaug Regional has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coginchaug Regional will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Bunnell at 4:30 p.m. Coginchaug Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Bunnell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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