After three games on the road, Glastonbury is heading back home. They will take on the Maloney Spartans at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Glastonbury's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They put the hurt on Bristol Central with a sharp 8-0 victory.
Not much got past Gabby Lambert, who gave up just seven hits and racked up 13 Ks to keep Bristol Central off the board. Lambert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ryley Handrahan was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lauren Meehan, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Maloney came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Avon on Friday as Maloney made off with a 19-5 win.
Morgan Pelletier was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lacie Volpe, who went 3-for-4 with two triples and five RBI.
Glastonbury is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Maloney, their victory bumped their record up to 10-3.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Glastonbury has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Maloney struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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