If Coginchaug Regional was feeling good fresh off their 13-1 takedown of Portland on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Blue Devils fell just short of the Edwin O. Smith Panthers by a score of 8-7 on Friday. The Blue Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Gabby Marques
| 05/08/26 @ Edwin O. Smith | 0 |
| 05/01/26 @ Hale Ray | 1 |
| 04/22/26 vs Haddam-Killingworth | 2 |
Gabby Marques got Coginchaug Regional off to a strong start despite the final result, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Marques has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bella Tosto stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. She 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. Anna Meisenkothen also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Coginchaug Regional's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-8. As for Edwin O. Smith, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Coginchaug Regional wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-3 defeat against Hand on the 9th. As for Edwin O. Smith, they have also already played their next matchup, a 13-8 win against South Windsor on the 11th.
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