Platt extended their losing streak to 14 on Monday, dropping them down to 2-15. They came up short against the Newington Nor easters, falling 23-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 18-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Newington, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Newington's part, Abigail Greaves made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave Greaves a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Peyton Stegmaier and Maiya Simpson did most of the damage at the plate: Stegmaier got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Simpson got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Simpson 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. Ella Rossi was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Platt will square off against Plainville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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