Staples extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 4-5. They came up short against the Darien Blue Wave, falling 9-3. The Wreckers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Blue Wave from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Makayla Hein was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Cora Barrett, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
As for Darien, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Darien's side, Vivian Knott made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Knott has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Camden Comfort was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Siena Gird was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Staples will challenge rival Greenwich at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Darien is set to take on their familiar foe Trumbull at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Blue Wave 1.2, the Eagles 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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