The New Haven Softball team suffered a tough series against Central Connecticut State University, losing all three games with scores of 2-0, 11-3, and 10-5. In the first game, despite a solid pitching performance from Katie Rhodes, New Haven was unable to secure a win after Central Connecticut scored in the second and sixth innings. The second game saw New Haven initially leading 3-0 before conceding five runs in the fourth inning, leading to an overwhelming loss. In the final game, after a brief 2-0 lead, New Haven fell behind as CCSU scored four runs in their half of the first inning, excelling offensively throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • New Haven lost the series 0-3, with scores of 2-0, 11-3, and 10-5.
  • Jess Petit recorded three RBIs and a home run in the final game, while Katie Rhodes pitched a total of 6 innings across two games, allowing six earned runs.
State of Play
  • New Haven's performance has seen a decline, struggling both offensively and defensively throughout the series.
  • The team will look to bounce back in their next matchup against University of Rhode Island on April 14.
What's Next

New Haven will aim to regroup and refocus as they prepare to face the University of Rhode Island, hoping to leverage their past performances as a learning experience to turn their fortunes around.

Bottom Line

The Chargers need to improve both their pitching and batting consistency to change their current trajectory, as they enter a critical stretch of the season.