Delaney Moquin went deep, then shut out Bedford to secure Silver Lake's first Division 2 softball title
Moquin took an aggressive approach on the first, and only pitch, she saw (she was intentionally walked in her two subsequent at bats).
'I play her in club [softball] — I know how good she is, I know how hard she spins it,' said Moquin of Rossi, the state's Gatorade Player of the Year who is headed to Boston College.
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'I just had to make sure if it was in my lane, I took it for a ride.'
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In the circle, she was just as dialed in. With a mix of command and velocity, she kept hitters off balance by changing speeds and using every inch of the strike zone.
'When the lights are the brightest, that's when Delaney shines the most,' said Pina. 'She had an opportunity to make a statement in that game and Delaney never disappoints. When the team needs her the most, she's at her best.'
In the sixth inning, Mady Bryan struck a ball to shortstop, plating Megan Arseneau and Anna Craft on an error for a 4-0 cushion..
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Rossi was exceptional for the Buccaneers (21-2), striking out 14. Moquin and Rossi were the 39th and 40th players to strike out more than 10 in a state final all time.
'To see them grow and evolve and culminate in something like this, if Lifetime is looking for a movie idea, tell them to give me a call,' said Pina of his 22-3 team.
Tears streamed down the cheeks of the proud coach when his 7-year-old daughter Jaycee ran into his arms postgame, asking if the trophy was hers.
'Coaching requires a lot of time,' said Pina passionately.
'Time away from my family. For them to witness this and see why Daddy loves it and why Daddy puts so much time and effort into it, to have my daughter and wife witness this, is an additional reason why this is so special.'
Silver Lake seniors Kenna Slyker (left) and Alanna Waters (center) sprinted across the Worcester State diamond with the Division 2 trophy.
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Silver Lake pitcher Delaney Moquin sported an oversized hat in the dugout after shutting out Bedford.
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Silver Lake players showed off their hardware, and banner, to their faithful on the sideline.
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