Westfield center fielder Lexi Minicucci makes an out during the first inning of Monday’s game against visiting Amherst. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – Westfield rallied from deficits of 4-0 (first inning) and 5-4 (second), scoring four unanswered runs (three of which came in the fifth inning) in an 8-5 win over visiting Amherst Monday.
Jules Sharon (2-for-4), Maddy Atkocaitis (1-3, home run, 4 RBIs), Analise Eak (2-4), Maddy Brockney (1-3, RBI), and Vicki Camp (2-2, RBI) provided the bulk of the Westfield offense.
“Overall, it was a good showing,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said. “The kids were down early … and we came back, so that’s very good.”
Bombers’ pitcher Sarah McNerney struck out eight batters, allowed eight hits, and walked two.
Southwick-Tolland 10, Easthampton 5
EASTHAMPTON – Southwick-Tolland Regional freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara recorded 11 strikeouts, and the Rams’ offense piled up the runs on the road Monday.
Sydney Rogers (3-for-5, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored), Alyssa Kelleher (2-5, 2 runs), Katelyn Sylvia (3-4, run, RBI), and Morgan Harriman (3-5, 3 RBIs) belted out the hits for Southwick (2-0).
Lachtara scattered five hits in a complete game effort on the mound. She allowed just one earned run – the other four were unearned – and walked one.
