Ipswich extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-4 in the process. They lost 14-6 to the Winthrop Vikings. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2018.
Elin Roberts was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Colleen Macdonald, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
As for Winthrop, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 3-6 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Winthrop's side, Lucy Boncore made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Boncore was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Winthrop let Kylie McFarland and Guiliana Marenghi run wild. McFarland went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Marenghi went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Sofia Gonzalez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ipswich will head out to face off against Georgetown at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Winthrop, they will venture away from home to challenge Danvers at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
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