HARTFORD — The Otter Valley Union High School softball team on Monday defeated host Hartford, 13-7, by erupting for six runs in the sixth inning to snap a 6-6 tie.
Stephanie Palmer keyed the big inning with an RBI double, while Gabby Poalino drilled a two-run homer in the first inning and scored three runs for OV.
Also contributing to the OV attack were Mia Politano, whose two hits included an inside-the-park homer, and Bella Falco and Shayla Phillips, with two hits apiece.
Morgan LaPorte earned the complete-game win, walking a season-low one batter as the Otters improved to 4-8.