Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hand). They put the hurt on the Hamden Green Dragons with a sharp 18-1 victory on Friday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Green Dragons recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Grace Hall made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Alexa Young
| 04/25/25 @ Hamden | 6 |
| 04/24/24 @ Sacred Heart Academy | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Lauralton Hall | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Wilbur Cross | 2 |
| 05/13/24 vs Career Magnet | 2 |
In other batting news, Alexa Young was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Phoebe Brennan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Hand kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hand's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Hamden, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hand will venture away from home to face off against East Haven at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hamden, they will head out to take on Shelton at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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