Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Prolific Lady Sachems’ offense leads way to 6-1 start O By Greg Phipps ffense has been the biggest factor for the Saugus High School softball team, as the Sachems have emerged victorious in six of their first seven games this season. In fact, Saugus had scored 59 runs in its last four contests (nearly 15 runs a game) heading into Friday’s home tilt against Winthrop. The Sachems outscored the Vikings by a 16-11 count in Tuesday’s battle at Winthrop. They then proceeded to explode for the equivalent of three touchdowns in a 21-7 victory over Swampscott on Wednesday. Last Friday, Saugus jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning and eventually broke open a close game in a 12-5 win at Beverly. Pitcher Leah Ventre has been the beneficiary of the strong offensive support and now has six wins on the season – one of those was a season-opening, perfect, no-hit shutout against Salem. The Sachems gave her plenty of support in that contest as well with 12 runs. Tuesday’s game at Winthrop was a back-and-forth affair before the Sachems were able to pull it out. Three RBI efforts by Kyleigh Dalton and Alexa Ferraro plus a 4-for-4, three RBI performance from Lily Ventre helped lead the way. Kirby Dalton smacked three hits, Saugus baserunner Cat Schena slid in safely ahead of the throw home in last Friday’s 12-5 win at Beverly. reached base five times and scored five times. Leah Ventre drove in two runs while Kyra Jones and Devaney Millerick added RBIs. Ryann Moloney added a hit also. Head Coach Steve Almquist has to be pleased with his team’s ability to produce offense thus far. The Sachems Saugus pitcher Leah Ventre earned her fourth win of the season on Friday at Beverly. continued to swing red-hot bats against Swampscott on Wednesday. Leah Ventre was joined by Fallon Millerick in earning the win over Swampscott while the attack was led by Devaney Millerick with two hits and three runs driven in. Moloney and Gianna Costa each added two RBI, and Ava Rogers produced a perfect 3-for-3 day with two doubles. Sachems’ catcher Lily Ventre prepared to swing at a pitch during an at-bat against Beverly. Saugus baserunner Kirby Dalton rounded second base during a three-run first inning outburst in last Friday’s victory at Beverly.
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