Upper Cape Cod RVT hasn't had much luck against Old Colony RVT recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rams will head out on the road to take on the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Upper Cape Cod RVT made easy work of Cape Cod RVT and carried off a 25-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won seven contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Taysia Lopes was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, three RBI, and one triple. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game.
Kaiya Thmoas
| 05/02/25 @ Cape Cod RVT | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Barnstable | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Southeastern RVT | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Avon | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaiya Thmoas, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Rosalie Neville was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Upper Cape Cod RVT always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Old Colony RVT earned a 13-9 win over South Shore Vo-Tech on Thursday.
Like Upper Cape Cod RVT, Old Colony RVT also got a great game from a two-way player: Kayleigh DeSousa. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. DeSousa was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Old Colony RVT got a massive performance out of Leah Robitaille, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Patty Spillane, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
Upper Cape Cod RVT pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 25.0 runs over those games. As for Old Colony RVT, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Upper Cape Cod RVT has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Old Colony RVT struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
