Longmeadow High School senior pitcher Jillian Stockley winds up against visiting Westfield in a softball game Monday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
LONG MEADOW – It was a pitcher perfect day for one area phenom.
Longmeadow senior Jillian Stockley tossed a perfect game as the Lancers rolled past the visiting Westfield Bombers 7-0 in a high school softball game Monday. Stockley recorded nine strikeouts, and yielded no walks, hits, or runs in the shutout.
Longmeadow jumped ahead with two runs in the second inning. The Lancers plated three more in the third, and tacked on two in the sixth of a 14-hit attack.
Bombers’ catcher Madison Brockney tags out a Lancer at home plate Monday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
For Stockley, who is expected to play for the University of Connecticut next season, it was her third perfect game of the season.
Longmeadow improved to 12-1. Westfield fell to 4-11.
Lachtara, Rams blank Smith
Southwick 13, Smith Academy 0
Southwick pitcher Emily Lachtara (8 Ks) tossed a one-hitter, and the Rams’ offense took care of business once again.
Sydney Rogers went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, Kate Sylvia finished 2-for-2 with a walk and three runs, and Olivia Diamond had a hit and 3 RBIs.
Easthampton downs Gators
Easthampton 14, Gateway 2 (6 inn.)
The Gators suffered a tough, double-digit loss at home in six innings.
