Shoreline Conference semifinal
No. 1 Haddam-Killingworth def. No. 5 Hale-Ray, 2-0
H-K’s Lauren McCann and Caroline Fortuna had back-to-back
RBI singles in the first inning for the game's only runs, leading the Cougars to their third consecutive
Shoreline Conference title game with a 2-0 win against Hale-Ray Sunday.
The Noises put the winning run on first base in the seventh
inning, loading the bases with two outs, before H-K shortstop Lauren McCann
fielded a ground ball and dove to second base with the game-ending forceout.
Ciara Samuels pitched a complete-game shutout for the
Cougars, while Hale-Ray’s Becky Pease went all seven innings in the loss.
Hale-Ray outhit H-K, 8-6.
Alex LaFemina was 3-for-4 for the Noises.
H-K will meet the Old Saybrook/Morgan winner in the SLC title game today at Westbrook. Tentative start time is 4 p.m.
H-K will meet the Old Saybrook/Morgan winner in the SLC title game today at Westbrook. Tentative start time is 4 p.m.