The Ludlowe Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the New Fairfield Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Ludlowe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Ludlowe was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bridgeport Central on Tuesday. The Falcons blew past the Hilltoppers 16-1. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Hilltoppers: they've now won nine in a row.
Alexa Mills and Allie Tournas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Mills didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Tournas tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mills has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Mills went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Tournas got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most runs Mills has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gina Solow, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ella Gremse, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one RBI.
Ludlowe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, New Fairfield fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Nonnewaug on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 12-7 to the Chiefs. While the Rebels didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Chiefs 4-0 in the first period.
Ludlowe's record is now 8-12. As for New Fairfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
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