Housatonic had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-2 to make it five. They came up short against the Nonnewaug Chiefs, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mountaineers of the 10-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Nonnewaug, the win keeps they at an undefeated 7-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 16.6 runs this season.
For Nonnewaug's part, Scarlett Ivey and Jordan Kovach made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ivey pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Kovach pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ivey has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Ivey went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Kovach got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Maryn Savarese was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Gianna DeLorenzo, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Housatonic is set to challenge their familiar foe Thomaston at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Nonnewaug will face off against rival Terryville at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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