After a string of 15 wins dating back to last season, Coventry's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 7-1 to the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Coventry couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Haddam-Killingworth's part, Emma Giaccone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Giaccone has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Grace Natanzon, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more doubles the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annabelle Zajac, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Coventry fell to 11-1. As for Haddam-Killingworth, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coventry will square off against Stafford at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coventry is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Haddam-Killingworth, they will challenge Old Lyme at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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