Westfield’s Maddy Atkocaitis slides into second base after a ringing double to right center field Thursday at Pittsfield. (Submitted photo)
PITTSFIELD – Westfield remained unbeaten with another key softball victory Thursday, a 15-3 trouncing of host Pittsfield.
“Once again, the offense was still clicking on all cylinders,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said. “Pittsfield is a pretty good team, but we just continued on a tear. Our bats are really hot right now.”
Maddy Atkocaitis had another sizzling effort, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a home run, four runs, and five RBIs.
She was not alone in her effort.
Kate Puza (4-for-5, triple, 3 runs, 2 RBIs), Lexi Minicucci (2-for-4, double, 3 runs, RBI), Analise Eak (2-5, double, triple, 3 RBIs, run), Karly Mastello (3-5, 2 RBIs, run), Jules Sharon (2-5, run), and Jess Pratt (hit, run) contributed for Westfield.
Bombers’ pitcher Sarah McNerney scattered four hits and one walk over seven innings. McNerney allowed three runs, just one of which was earned. She struck out three.
“It looks like things are running in the right direction,” coach Stella said.
Gateway Regional softball pitcher Alyssa Moreau winds up against host Palmer Thursday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Putnam 17, Westfield Voc-Tech 7
Putnam hit three in-the-park home runs en route to Thursday’s victory. Westfield Voc-Tech’s Johanna Valazquez also had an in-the-park homer, Sam Melchionne had two hits (one of which was a double) and two runs, and Keisha Dejesus made three nice grabs for outs in right field.
Gateway 13, Palmer 7
Berta Warner scored three runs on three walks, Alyssa Moreau went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, and Arielle Baillargeon won in relief for Gateway.
“We manufactured runs when we needed them, ran hard and worked hard and came out with a win,” Gators’ coach Matt Bonenfant said.
