Epping extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 7-4. They came up short against the Pittsfield Panthers, falling 13-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 25, 2024, but that streak is no more.
As for Pittsfield, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1. Considering they have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pittsfield's part, Alex Penney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Penney has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those five hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elsie Brooks was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Alivia Lavigne, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Looking ahead, Pittsfield will venture away from home to face off against Newmarket at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Epping will be paying especially close attention to the Panthers' game: after the Panthers face off against Nute, they'll take on Epping again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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