The Maloney Spartans will square off against the Coginchaug Regional Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Maloney is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Maloney proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 13) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Rocky Hill 7-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 16, 2018, but that streak is no more.
Stella Cicero
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Stella Cicero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maloney got a big performance out of Alaina High-Aresco, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI High-Aresco has posted since back in April of 2024. Emily Kennedy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Maloney kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Coginchaug Regional fell victim to St. Bernard and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saints. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Maloney's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Coginchaug Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
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