Ansonia had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-6 to make it seven. They lost 15-1 to the Naugatuck Greyhounds. If the Chargers were looking for revenge after losing 12-0 to the Greyhounds when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Naugatuck, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Naugatuck's part, Leah Chatfield was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Chatfield has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Amanda Torrens was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bethany Carroll, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Ansonia will face off against Wilby at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Naugatuck, they will square off against Woodland Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Greyhounds surely won't give up without a fight.
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