Gilbert extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Shepaug Valley Spartans, falling 18-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-2 back in April.
As for Shepaug Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.
For Shepaug Valley's part, Brianna Johnson and Cameron Tisi made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Johnson tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Tisi struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Johnson went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Tisi got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two triples, and two stolen bases. What's more, Tisi posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April.
In other batting news, Shepaug Valley got a massive performance out of Lexi Thomas, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Thomas a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Clare Moore, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Gilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shepaug Valley, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-4 loss against Nonnewaug on the 17th.
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