Ipswich came into Wednesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Hamilton-Wenham Regional Generals on Wednesday. This was payback for Ipswich, who suffered a 12-9 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Annabel Morris spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ipswich let Liv Driscoll and Piper Reily loose on the outfield. Driscoll went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Reily scored two runs and stole two bases.
Ipswich's win bumped their record up to 2-15. As for Hamilton-Wenham Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Ipswich will challenge Marblehead at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hamilton-Wenham Regional, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manchester Essex at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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