Fitch dropped their record down to 8-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Edwin O. Smith Panthers by a score of 2-1. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by just one run.
Hailey Merrill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Fitch saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayla Gibson, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Edwin O. Smith, their victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Edwin O. Smith's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Olivia Lipps gave up only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
Fitch wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 2-1 victory against Old Lyme on the 14th. As for Edwin O. Smith, they have also already played their next matchup, a 12-1 win against East Hartford on the 13th.
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