Thomaston dropped their record down to 5-2 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 19-3 to the Nonnewaug Chiefs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered against the Chiefs since April 27, 2022.
Thomaston saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackie Phillips, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Phillips has snagged this season. Addison Patchell was another, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Nonnewaug, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 10-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
On Nonnewaug's side, Scarlett Ivey was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Ivey was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gianna DeLorenzo, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Boisits, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Thomaston will challenge Shepaug Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bears surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nonnewaug, they will take on Farmington at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The River Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.6 runs per game on average), something the Chiefs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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