Westbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-0 walloping at the hands of the North Branford Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westbrook of the 18-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For North Branford's part, Lauren Vitarisi made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Vitarisi has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vitarisi was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Madi DeStefano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Adriana Hills was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Westbrook's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for North Branford, their win was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westbrook will take on Old Lyme at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Branford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ellington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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