Mashpee had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-9 to make it ten. They lost 25-1 to the Upper Cape Cod RVT Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 25-5 back in April.
As for Upper Cape Cod RVT, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by nine runs or more this season.
For Upper Cape Cod RVT's part, Taysia Lopes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits (and only one walk). Lopes has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Upper Cape Cod RVT got a massive performance out of Rosalie Neville, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Neville a new career-high. Kenley Thomas was another key player, going 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
Looking ahead, Mashpee will head out on the road to challenge Carver at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Upper Cape Cod RVT, they will host Old Colony RVT at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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