It was a good run, but Norwich RVT unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 22-0 to the North Branford Thunderbirds. Norwich RVT was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the eight games prior) but North Branford's pitchers proved too tough.
For North Branford's part, Lauren Vitarisi made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Vitarisi has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Vitarisi was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, North Branford got a massive performance out of Lexi Falcioni, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Natalia Lucibello, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Norwich RVT's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-8. As for North Branford, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season.
Norwich RVT does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Branford, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome St. Paul Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. North Branford's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so St. Paul Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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