You can already get the idea that the softball battles are going to be just that in the Eastern Connecticut, battles.
As it traditionally is in the game, pitching will again be the key although some teams can also hit the ball well.
Take for example, Waterford. Their offense got them the one run they needed on Tuesday against Griswold as the Lancers posted the 1-0 win over Jess Arremony and the Wolverines. That was also a good effort by Waterford pitcher Brittany Connors who had to shut down a veteran-dominated Griswold lineup.
NFA had enough offense and just enough pitching to finally down seventh-ranked Lauralton Hall on Saturday in 13 innings.
East Lyme, Bacon Academy, St. Bernard, Lyman, and Plainfield all have experienced pitchers as well which makes for interesting races in all three divisions with, at least, three teams seemingly in the mix in each.
Now if we can just get the weather to cooperate.