Bridgeport Central had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-3 to make it 13. They lost 20-0 to the Ridgefield Tigers. The match marked the first time this season in which the Hilltoppers were not able to get on the board.
As for Ridgefield, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Ridgefield's part, Caitlin McGratty and Sophia Cappiello were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, McGratty struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Cappiello struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). McGratty has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. At bat, McGratty went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run, while Cappiello went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Summer Tammaro was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Couch, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Bridgeport Central will challenge rival Stamford at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Ridgefield is set to face off against their familiar foe Westhill at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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