Old Lyme had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-5 to make it five. They came up short against the Hale Ray Noises, falling 7-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Hale Ray, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-3. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hale Ray's part, Lily Jahne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 18 Ks. Jahne has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maggie Janecek was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jackie Goetz, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Coincidentally, Old Lyme and Hale Ray will both be playing Westbrook the next time they take the field. The Noises will host the Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Wildcats will host them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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