Merrimack Valley 10, Bow 7, 8 inn.
Key players: MV – Kalee Keyser (3-for-5, 2 RBI), Livie LaCasse (8 IP, 8 K), Caydence Allberg (hit, 2 RBI); B0w – Hannah McGonigle (2-for-4, double, 2 RBI, 2 runs; 5 IP, 6 K, 2 BB), Emily Kiah (2-for-3, 2 runs), Carlee Davis (1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 walks), Ella Roos (3-for-4, RBI), Caly Poitras (1-for-4, defense), Amelia Clark (1-for-3, 2 runs, walk), Lilly Wright (sac fly, RBI)
Highlights: The Pride scored three runs in the eighth inning off consecutive hits from LaCasse, Emma Steenbeke and Keyser to defeat the Falcons. For Bow, Davis earned the distinction of being the first Falcon to belt a home run over the new fence on her home field.
Coaches’ quotes: “Good high school game. Back and forth. Kids battled the whole game and finished it in the eighth inning.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien
“Our bats came alive today and it was an exciting game with consistent offense on both sides. Next week’s focus is cleaning up the defensive mistakes.” – Bow’s Jen Boyden
Records: MV 4-0; Bow 0-4