While Shelton's win against Sheehan wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Gaels sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Titans on Thursday. The win was nothing new for the Gaels as they're now sitting on five straight.
Sammi Denihan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Shelton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tori Silva, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Gaels
| 05/15/25 vs Sheehan | 2-1 |
| 05/14/25 vs Sacred Heart Academy | 15-3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Branford | 14-0 |
| 05/13/25 vs Branford | 14-0 |
| 04/30/25 vs Wilbur Cross | 15-1 |
| + 3 more games |
Shelton pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Sheehan, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shelton will host East Haven at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Sheehan, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Guilford at 6:30 p.m. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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