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Senior Julia Rosenberg held Career to only 3 hits.
The Lady Hornets softball team broke out with a vengeance last Wednesday as they scored a 15 – 0 victory over the Career Panthers.
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Senior Cynthia Lerman beats the tag on a play at third.
It was a dank, cold and rainy day with the wind starting up in the fourth inning but by that time the Hornets had already scored 14 of their 15 runs.
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Junior Katy Massey scores on the close play at the plate.
They were well on their way to their first victory of the season early in the game.
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Coach Chuck Reale talks to umpire Kenny Conlin about the incoming rain storm.
“This win was huge because we got it in with bad weather and we needed the ‘W’ in the win column,” said Coach Chuck Reale.
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Sophomore Hunter Kelly slams a single over third for the Hornets.
Branford had a special day against the Panthers, getting 15 hits to go with their 15 runs on offense.
Starter Julia Rosenberg (see top photo) provided great pitching. “Julia kept them in check all game and the offense scored early and often enough to seal the win”, said Reale”. Rosenberg only allowed 3 hits during her 7- inning stint.
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Senior Marissa Guglielmi lays down a bunt single. She went 3 for 4 driving in 4 runs.
Having a big game at the plate for the Hornets was catcher Marissa Guglielmi who went 3 for 4, knocking in 4 runs.
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Co-captain Nicole Carrano breaks for home. She went 3 for 3 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.
Senior co- captain Nicole Carrano (pictured) went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs.
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Co-captain Jordyn Brecciaroli breaks for home on a hit by Nicole Carrano.
The first win of the season brought Branford’s record to 1 – 6. They also played on Thursday, losing 8 – 7 to East Haven. The Panthers dropped to 2 – 5.
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Cynthia Lerman beats out a high throw to first
The Hornets next home game is Friday, May 1, against Madison’s Hand High School.
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