Ludlowe had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 5-6 to make it four. They fell 5-2 to the Norwalk Bears. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Falcons couldn't push the score so high this time.
Angie Tavella was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Tavella was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Tavella wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alexa Mills, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Gina Solow also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Norwalk, they now have a winning record of 5-4. The game was the first time they have beaten Ludlowe on their field since May 10, 2017.
On Norwalk's side, Maddie Collins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Collins has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Emily Restaino was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ally Lanzarotto, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ludlowe will host St. Joseph at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Falcons 2.7, the Cadets 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Norwalk, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Westhill at 4:00 p.m. The Bears are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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