Crosby had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it 12. They lost 15-0 to the Naugatuck Greyhounds. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Bulldogs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Naugatuck, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-8. The result was nothing new for the Greyhounds, who have now won seven contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Naugatuck's part, Carly Luchina and Leah Chatfield were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Luchina struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Chatfield struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. At bat, Luchina went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Chatfield went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave Chatfield a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bethany Carroll was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Amanda Torrens, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Crosby is set to take on their familiar foe Wilby at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Naugatuck will challenge rival Holy Cross at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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