Mt. Mansfield is 0-3 against Rutland since April of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Raiders at 11:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Mt. Mansfield is headed into Saturday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-13 heartbreaker at the hands of Burlington. On the bright side, the 13- run effort marked the Cougars' highest-scoring game to date.
Addie Gillilan
| 05/15/25 vs Burlington | 13 |
| 05/13/25 vs Champlain Valley Union | 12 |
| 05/08/25 vs South Burlington | 6 |
| 05/06/25 vs Essex | 6 |
| 05/05/25 vs Middlebury | 7 |
| + 2 more games |
Addie Gillilan was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Cassidy Thompson led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-5 with four runs. Sofie Bush was another key player, going 1-for-4 with four runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Rutland was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 13-9 win over Fair Haven.
Mt. Mansfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Rutland, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Mt. Mansfield might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Rutland when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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