Stratford lost against New Fairfield back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Stratford Red Devils fell just short of the New Fairfield Rebels by a score of 8-7.
Morgan Letizia spent all 12 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on 16 hits. Those 12 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Riley Dicks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Lubas, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
Stratford's loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-9. As for New Fairfield, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford will take on Abbott RVT at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Stratford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for New Fairfield, they will be playing at home against Bunnell at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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