Ethel Walker fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Cheshire Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 9-5 to the Cats. Ethel Walker's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Ayden Riendeau put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off 11 hits. Riendeau was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Emily Sanchez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Ethel Walker's loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ethel Walker will challenge Loomis Chaffee School at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cheshire Academy, they will square off against Williston Northampton at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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