Laconia had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-3 to make it six. They came up short against the Oyster River Bobcats, falling 13-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Sachems of the 6-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Laconia saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Durfee, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
As for Oyster River, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 11 runs or more this season.
On Oyster River's side, Morgan Trela made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Trela has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kate Michaud and Aliza Parks did most of the damage at the plate: Michaud went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Parks went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those doubles marked the first that Parks has hit this season. Kaiya Mercier was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laconia will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Plymouth at 4:00 p.m. on May 5. As for Oyster River, they will head out to challenge Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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