ConVal edged Lebanon 2-1 in a hard-fought matchup Monday night.
The Cougars struck first with a run in the opening inning and held Lebanon scoreless until the top of the fifth, when Lebanon tied the game at 1-1. ConVal responded in the bottom of the sixth to regain the lead, then closed out the victory with solid defense in the seventh inning.
ConVal finished with four hits, including three bunts. Mae Hagelberg had two bunt singles and scored both Cougar runs. Chloe Hamlin added a bunt and drove in both runs, while Natalie chipped in a single.
Sydney Borges pitched a complete game for ConVal, striking out 11 over seven innings.
The Cougars improved to 6-3 and will host Plymouth in their next game.
