After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Brookfield, New Fairfield was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Stratford Red Devils and snuck past 8-7. That's more bragging rights for New Fairfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Stratford's part, Morgan Letizia spent all 12 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on 16 hits. Those 12 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Riley Dicks was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ellie Lubas, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
The win got New Fairfield back to even at 9-9. As for Stratford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Fairfield will take on Bunnell at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Stratford, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Abbott RVT at 6:30 p.m. Abbott RVT is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Stratford will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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