Shelton, CT — By GameChanger Shelton Varsity Gaels won big over Ansonia 8-1 on Friday. A ground out by Peyton Santiago put Ansonia on the board in the top of the third. Shelton Varsity Gaels jumped into the lead in the bottom of the third when Sammi Denihan singled, scoring one run, Chayse Dellarocco doubled, scoring one run, and Isabella Rossetti tripled, scoring two runs. Sammi Denihan earned the win for Shelton Varsity Gaels. The righty surrendered six hits and one run over six innings, striking out eight and walking one. Triston Ahearn took the loss for Ansonia. The starting pitcher went six innings, surrendering eight runs on 10 hits, striking out eight and walking six. Riley Breunig threw one inning of no-run ball for Shelton Varsity Gaels in relief. The righty surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking none. Shelton Varsity Gaels tallied 10 hits in the game. Isabella Rossetti went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Shelton Varsity Gaels in hits. Sammi Denihan, Chayse Dellarocco, and Isabella Rossetti each drove in two runs for Shelton Varsity Gaels. Sabrina Plyler led Shelton Varsity Gaels with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Chayse Dellarocco, Mila Rossetti, and Isabella Rossetti each stole multiple bases for Shelton Varsity Gaels. Shelton Varsity Gaels stole six bases in the game. Shelton Varsity Gaels didn't commit a single error in the field. Stella Konecny had the most chances in the field with nine. Peyton Santiago led Ansonia with one run batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Brianna Mastrantoni, Peyton Santiago, Kayla Picheco, Gabby Hakins, Weston Ahearn, and Triston Ahearn each collected one hit for Ansonia. Ansonia turned one double play in the game. Ansonia were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jaida Brown made the most plays with eight. Shelton Varsity Gaels welcome Mercy on Monday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.