After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northwestern Regional, Thomaston was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gilbert Yellowjackets with a sharp 18-3 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bears' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Sloan Walmsley was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Walmsley was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Addison Patchell
| 05/12/25 @ Gilbert | 2 |
| 05/13/24 vs Housatonic | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Watertown | 1 |
| 04/05/24 vs Wamogo Regional | 1 |
In other batting news, Thomaston got a massive performance out of Addison Patchell, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave Patchell a new career-high. Madison Decker was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Thomaston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .574. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Thomaston's record now sits at 7-4. As for Gilbert, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Thomaston has already played their next match, an 18-3 victory against Gilbert-Northwestern Regional on the 12th. As for Gilbert, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shepaug Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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