If Lauralton Hall was riding high off their 12-0 takedown of Branford last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lauralton Hall Crusaders lost 7-1 to the Foran Lions on Friday. Lauralton Hall was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Foran apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Francesca Colangelo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lauralton Hall saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayanna Fernandez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Foran's side, Abigail Corris made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Corris was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Maya Fallon-Silva was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Ariella Diorio was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Lauralton Hall's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Foran, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Lauralton Hall will be playing in front of their home fans against Mercy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Mercy is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Lauralton Hall will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Foran, they will face off against Hamden at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Foran is facing Hamden at the right time seeing as Hamden is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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