Monday just wasn't the day for Cromwell's offense. They fell victim to a tough 16-0 loss at the hands of the North Branford Thunderbirds on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Cromwell's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For North Branford's part, the result came thanks to Kiley Mullins's shutout, as she gave up just one hit and racked up nine Ks. Mullins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Adriana Hills was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Onofrio, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Cromwell now has a losing record at 1-2. As for North Branford, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cromwell will challenge Morgan at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Branford, they will head out on the road to square off against Portland at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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