Nute extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Pittsfield Panthers, falling 19-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Rams were not able to get on the board.
As for Pittsfield, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Nute: they've now won six in a row.
For Pittsfield's part, Alex Penney made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Penney has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Chelsee Chagnon was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alivia Lavigne, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Nute will challenge rival Wilton-Lyndeborough at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pittsfield is set to square off against their familiar foe Farmington at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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