Hamden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Guilford Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hamden of the 24-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 6th.
For Guilford's part, Sarah O'Brien spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks. O'Brien has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addie Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Peton LaMay was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Hamden's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Guilford, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamden will take on Amity Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Amity Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Hamden's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Guilford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lyman Hall at 3:45 a.m. on Thursday.
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