The Epping Blue Devils are taking a road trip to face off against the Pittsfield Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Epping's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Pittsfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Epping will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Newmarket, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. The Blue Devils walked away with an 8-3 win over the Mules on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Pittsfield put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Wilton-Lyndeborough with a sharp 16-1 victory. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Alex Penney made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Alivia Lavigne was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Elsie Brooks, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Pittsfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
Epping's record now sits at 3-1. As for Pittsfield, their record is now 5-0.
Epping skirted past Pittsfield 2-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blue Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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