Sacred Heart Academy extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They came up short against the Shelton Gaels, falling 15-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Shelton this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-1 back in April.
As for Shelton, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Considering they have won 12 contests by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Shelton's part, Sammi Denihan spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. Denihan has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Shelton got a massive performance out of Avery Wheeler, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave Wheeler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeanise Serrano, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sacred Heart Academy will take on Foran at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shelton, they will welcome Sheehan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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