Fitch is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Waterford is on an eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Falcons will welcome the Lancers at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fitch 3.1, Waterford 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Saturday, Fitch was able to grind out a solid win over Griswold, taking the game 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won three in a row.
Hailey Merrill
| 05/03/25 vs Griswold | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Stonington | 0 |
| 04/29/25 @ Killingly | 1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Cranston West | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Westerly | 2 |
Hailey Merrill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Fitch saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marcella Rentas, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Rentas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Waterford earned a 5-2 win over Newtown on Saturday.
Fitch's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Waterford, their win bumped their record up to 12-1.
Fitch couldn't quite finish off Waterford in their previous matchup back in April and fell 2-0. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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