Rams’ starting pitcher Emily Lachtara, center, delivers to a Smith Academy batter Monday in Southwick. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick-Tolland Regional High School softball team has been simply perfect in the early going, thanks to some offensive fireworks and the spark of a young pitcher.
Southwick freshman ace Emily Lachtara pitched her second straight perfect game, a third consecutive no-hitter to help propel the Rams to a 6-0 shutout of Smith Academy Monday.
Lachtara struck out 16 batters over seven complete innings. She was helped out defensively by outfielder Megan Zabik who made two key plays in left field.
Sidney Rogers (2-for-4, triple, 2 RBIs, run scored), Sam Brozinski (2-3, RBI), Zabik (1-2, RBI, run), Tara Dowd (1-2, RBI, run), Morgan Harriman (hit), and Kate Silva (hit) led the Southwick hit attack.
Westfield 9, Hampshire 8
Westfield posted an incredible come-from-behind victory with a big three-run sixth inning.
“It was a rock ‘em, sock ‘em comeback,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said. “The kids really showed their character. It was quite impressive.”
Jesse Pratt (3-for-4, 2 RBIs), Maddy Atkocaitis (1-2, two walks), Kate Puza (3-4, double, 3 RBIs, 2 runs), Lexi Minicucci (2-2, two walks, RBI), Analise Eak (hit, RBI), Maddie Brockney (2-3, double, RBI, run), and Vicky Camp (1-4, run) paved the way on offense for Westfield.
Bombers’ pitcher Taylor St. Jacques (3 Ks) earned the victory on the mound.
Easthampton 17, Gateway 3
Jordan Cooper and Casey McKittrick each went 1-for-2 to lead Gateway. McKittrick notched an RBI, and Cooper scored a run.
