North Haven had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it four. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Guilford Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Nighthawks of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Emelia Brandi made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Belcher, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Guilford, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Guilford's side, Sarah O'Brien spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Peton LaMay was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Munson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, North Haven will welcome Amity Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Nighthawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Guilford, they will head out on the road to challenge Sacred Heart Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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