When a team leaves an opponent on the field in the bottom of the final inning is arguably one of the most exciting moments in softball.

For Law, doing it against city rival Foran, then ranked No. 2 in the Register Top 10 Poll, just added to the drama.

That’s what happened to the last Wednesday when Law emerged with a 2-1 victory over the previously undefeated Lions.

Catcher Amanda Leone scored the winning run on an error in the bottom of the seventh inning. Senior shortstop Melissa Nelson drove in a run in the win.


Read more of Monday's Notebook here.


Seymour remains No. 1 in Top 10 Poll

DIAMOND GEMS

HIT PARADE

Gillian Fortier, Naugatuck: Sophomore had four hits, including a grand slam, and finished with seven RBIs and two runs in a 13-1 win over Crosby on Monday. 

ACES

Andrea Chiaradio, Stonington: Junior pitched a perfect game and struck out all 21 batters she faced in a 3-0 win over Norwich Free Academy on Saturday.

TEAM EFFORT

Law: Defeated Hand, Foran and Hillhouse to improve to 7-1 and 3-0 in the Southern Connecticut Conference Hammonasset Division.

WATCH THIS

Amity (7-1) at Sheehan (6-2), today, 3:45 p.m.: The winner takes sole possession of first place in the SCC Housatonic Division.

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