Morgan extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 24 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-18 in the process. They lost 16-8 to the East Hampton Bellringers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bellringers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-3 back in April.
As for East Hampton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For East Hampton's part, Shea Gaughran was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Gaughran a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Neha Sidana, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Morgan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Hampton, they will venture away from home to face off against North Branford at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Bellringers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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