Masuk is a perfect 7-0 against Stratford since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Panthers will head out to square off against the Red Devils at 4:15 p.m. Masuk's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Stratford's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Masuk barely beat New Milford the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers blew past the Green Wave 8-2 on Tuesday. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Julia Bacoulis
| 04/22/25 @ New Milford | 12 |
| 04/21/25 vs Brookfield | 9 |
| 04/19/25 @ Norwich Free Academy | 17 |
| 04/11/25 @ Southington | 17 |
| 04/09/25 vs Warde | 15 |
Julia Bacoulis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Grace Ely was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Josie Lieto also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Stratford fell victim to New Milford and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 12-0 to the Green Wave. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Green Wave recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Masuk's win was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Stratford, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Everything went Masuk's way against Stratford when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Masuk made off with a 12-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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