Upper Cape Cod RVT has won three straight games at home, while Old Colony RVT has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Rams will host the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. One thing working in Upper Cape Cod RVT's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last five contests.
On Thursday, Upper Cape Cod RVT made easy work of Mashpee and carried off a 25-1 win. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by nine runs or more this season.
Taysia Lopes
| 05/15/25 vs Mashpee | 7 |
| 05/14/25 vs Cape Cod RVT | 10 |
| 05/13/25 vs Bristol County Agricultural | 6 |
| 05/12/25 @ South Shore Vo-Tech | 7 |
Taysia Lopes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Rosalie Neville was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kenley Thomas, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
Upper Cape Cod RVT always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Old Colony RVT posted their closest victory since May 7, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out South Shore Vo-Tech 13-11.
Like Upper Cape Cod RVT, Old Colony RVT also got a great game from a two-way player: Sharon Delancey. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Delancey was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Old Colony RVT got a massive performance out of Kayleigh DeSousa, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. Maeve Hunter was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one triple.
Upper Cape Cod RVT is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.6 runs over those games. As for Old Colony RVT, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Upper Cape Cod RVT hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .448. However, it's not like Old Colony RVT struggles in that department as they've averaged .414. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Upper Cape Cod RVT came out on top in a nail-biter against Old Colony RVT in their previous matchup last Monday, sneaking past 8-7. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
