After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Medford, Winthrop was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Ipswich Tigers with a sharp 14-6 victory. That eight run margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Lucy Boncore made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Boncore was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kylie McFarland and Guiliana Marenghi did most of the damage at the plate: 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.
Vikings
| 04/17/25 vs Ipswich | 13 |
| 03/27/25 @ East Boston | 11 |
| 04/02/25 @ Salem | 8 |
| 04/09/25 vs Beverly | 6 |
| 04/05/25 vs Hamilton-Wenham Regional | 6 |
Winthrop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
With the win, Winthrop broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-6. As for Ipswich, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winthrop will face off against Danvers at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Ipswich, they will take on Georgetown at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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