Hillhouse extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Hamden Dragons, falling 15-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Academics of the 19-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Hamden's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Hamden's part, Felicity Potkay made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Potkay was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Hamden got a big performance out of Lillian Hagen, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those runs marked the first that Hagen has scored this season. Kaylah Goubourn was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillhouse will welcome Platt Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hamden, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m. The contest will give the Dragons their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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