Pomperaug extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They lost 13-1 to the New Milford Green Wave. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for New Milford, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 15.3 runs.
For New Milford's part, Lydia Rocky was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Rocky has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, New Milford let Cienna McNamara and Lilly Fortier run wild. McNamara went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Fortier went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most doubles McNamara has posted since back in April of 2024. Regan O'Loughlin was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pomperaug will face off against Notre Dame Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Milford, they will square off against Bunnell at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Green Wave surely won't give up without a fight.
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