Softball Recap: Harvard Ellis Tech Has No Trouble Against New London

Softball Recap: Harvard Ellis Tech Eagles vs. New London Whalers

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Apr 29, 2025, 7:51pm

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Previous 3 Games

04/29/25 - Away20-9 W
04/01/24 - Away10-22 L
05/13/22 - Home24-12 W

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Vinal RVT, Harvard Ellis Tech was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the New London Whalers 20-9. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 11 runs or more this season.

Rose Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Emma Ethier was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Cardyn Feen was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Harvard Ellis Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .529 or higher in four consecutive games.

Harvard Ellis Tech is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.5 runs over those games. As for New London, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Coming up, Harvard Ellis Tech is taking a road trip to challenge Windham RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mighty Tigers have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for New London, they will host Putnam at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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