Amherst-Pelham Regional had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-13-1 to make it four. They came up short against the Lee Wildcats, falling 25-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-0 back in April.
As for Lee, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
For Lee's part, Brianna Lynch made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Lynch has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Lee got a massive performance out of Lily Brancato, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Those three hits gave Brancato a new career-high. Maddy Kotex was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Coming up, Amherst-Pelham Regional will square off against Pope Francis Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 16.8 runs per game this season. Lee does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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