Haddam-Killingworth had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 12-5 to make it four. They came up short against the East Lyme Vikings, falling 9-2. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Haddam-Killingworth saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Teagan Hollman, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for East Lyme, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Considering they have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On East Lyme's side, Mikaela Richter made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Richter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Lauryn Drago looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kinzie Donahue, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Emma Van Dusen also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Haddam-Killingworth wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 victory against Coginchaug Regional on the 20th. As for East Lyme, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-7 win against RHAM on the 21st.
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