Fitch has won three straight games at home, while Edwin O. Smith has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Falcons will welcome the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fitch 3.5, Edwin O. Smith 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fitch is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Connecticut's top teams: Norwich Free Academy, who was ranked second at the time (Fitch was ranked 11th). The Falcons fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 8-7 on Thursday. The Falcons' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Emma Robinson and Kayla Gibson did some serious damage despite the final result: Robinson went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Gibson went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Edwin O. Smith never let their opponents score on Thursday. They walked away with a 3-0 victory over Enfield. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Eagles on their field since April 3, 2019.
Not much got past Olivia Lipps, who gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Enfield off the board. Lipps has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rachael Morales, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Fitch's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Edwin O. Smith, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fitch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Edwin O. Smith struggles in that department as they've averaged .386. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fitch took their victory against Edwin O. Smith in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-5 score. Will the Falcons repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
