If Bristol Eastern was riding high fresh off their 9-0 takedown of East Hartford on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lancers took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Avon Falcons on Monday. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Bella Arborio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Gia Hatcher made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Bristol Eastern now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Avon, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 15-0.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Bristol Eastern is set to challenge their familiar foe Bristol Central at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Avon will take on rival Farmington at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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