Branford had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it six. They came up short against the North Haven Nighthawks, falling 14-2. That's two games in a row now that the Hornets have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Tatum Lipka put in work no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Lipka wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Shelby Burnham, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
North Haven's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Branford, North Haven also got a great game from a two-way player: Brianna Palmese. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Palmese was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That hit was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Ferriouolo, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Kaydence Ford was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Branford will venture away from home to take on Wilbur Cross at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for North Haven, they will square off against West Haven at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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