It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Old Colony RVT ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Upper Cape Cod RVT Rams and snuck past 13-12. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Old Colony RVT also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Kayleigh DeSousa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. DeSousa has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. DeSousa was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Patty Spillane was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Lindsey Bacchiocchi was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Old Colony RVT's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Upper Cape Cod RVT, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Colony RVT's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bristol County Agricultural at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Old Colony RVT is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.5 runs per game this season. As for Upper Cape Cod RVT, they will be playing at home against Norfolk County Agricultural at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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