Edwin O. Smith faced Waterford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Panthers fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 3-2. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rachael Morales was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Panthers
| 04/21/25 vs Waterford | 2-3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Coginchaug Regional | 4-0 |
| 04/16/25 @ Maloney | 18-0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Middletown | 12-11 |
| 04/11/25 vs Berlin | 3-15 |
With the defeat, Edwin O. Smith broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2. As for Waterford, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.
Looking ahead, Edwin O. Smith will square off against Wethersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Waterford, they will face off against St. Bernard at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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