Parish Hill extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They came up short against the Putnam Clippers, falling 21-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Pirates have suffered against the Clippers since May 8, 2017.
Allison Butts and Payton Klusek did some serious damage despite the final result: Butts got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs, while Klusek went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Amelia Sears also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Putnam, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 9.5 runs per game.
On Putnam's side, Aubrey Paquette was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Paquette has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Putnam got a massive performance out of Avery Meyette, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Hailey Summers was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Coming up, Parish Hill is taking a road trip to square off against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Phoenix have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Putnam, they will host Wheeler at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Clippers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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