New Fairfield had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-5 to make it six. They came up short against the Masuk Panthers, falling 20-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
New Fairfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lindsey Briggs, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Masuk, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
On Masuk's side, Grace Ely made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Ely was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Alyssa Castillo was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Julia Bacoulis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. New Fairfield will take on rival Newtown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Masuk is set to face off against their familiar foe Notre Dame Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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