Bedford had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it eight. They came up short against the Londonderry Lancers, falling 15-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Chloe O'Toole was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That hit marked the first that she has got this season.
As for Londonderry, the win keeps they at an undefeated 10-0-1. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Londonderry's side, Abby Austen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Austen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Londonderry let Allison Chambers and Elizabeth Kearney run wild. Chambers went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Kearney went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave Kearney a new career-high. Shannon Crowley was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bedford will host Windham at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Londonderry, they will be playing at home against Manchester Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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