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IMAGE GALLERY: Westford Softball Drops Heartbreaker to Lincoln-Sudbury
Leading 6-1 entering the bottom of the fifth, Westford Academy lost 7-6 on last-inning hit by host Lincoln-Sudbury.
The Westford Academy softball team lost a heartbreaker to Lincoln-Sudbury Monday.
The visiting Grey Ghosts lost 7-6 in the seventh inning off a two-out single. WA had been up 6-1 in the fifth inning.
“In the huddle we looked at what mistakes we made (today) and how to improve on that as a team,” said Westford Manager Pete Burr. “It was a good learning game for us and we will bounce back.”
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The Warriors finished their comeback with an infield walk-off single by Michelle Richard to bring teammate Mandy Sifferlan home from second base.
The Grey Ghosts originally looked to be in control after jumping ahead 6-1 off five runs and six hits in the fifth inning. Tied 1-1, Sage Riddick opened the scoring for the Grey Ghosts with a tricky center field double that brought teammate Ashley Steinhaus home from first.
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Five straight hits, a pair of missed throws, and a well-timed stolen second base to bring a runner home finished the inning for WA.
“We have been working together as a group, so we took advantage of some hits and good base running,” said Burr. “We capitalized on a few mistake and were able to score some extra runs.”
Westford starter Kayleigh Culhane pitced five innings and had two strikeouts.
Christine Raymond pitched two innings in relief.
Westford Academy travels to face Boston Latin at 4 p.m. Wednesday.