Waterville extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They lost 20-2 to the Hamilton Emerald Knights. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 19-11 to the Emerald Knights when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hamilton, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 16.5 runs this season.
For Hamilton's part, Ellie Freeth was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Freeth was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple.
In other batting news, Hamilton got a massive performance out of Polly Hansen-Rodriguez, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. What's more, Hansen-Rodriguez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Chloe LaFrance was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Waterville has already played their next matchup (against Dolgeville), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Hamilton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 5-1 win against Herkimer on the 18th.
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