Newington is on a three-game streak of home losses, Rocky Hill a seven-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Newington Nor'easters will take on the Rocky Hill Terriers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Newington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Newington will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against New Britain on Friday. Newington was the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over New Britain. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Newington's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
April Handel and abby greaves made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Handel didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, greaves pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Handel scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while greaves went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Arianna Elliott was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aniyah Ross, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Rocky Hill came up short against Granby Memorial on Friday and fell 5-1.
Newington's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Rocky Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Newington came up short against Rocky Hill when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 8-5. Will Newington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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