CHESHIRE, Mass. -- Natasha Shade went 3-for-4 Friday as the the Pittsfield softball team handed Hoosac Valley its first loss of the spring, 4-2.

 

Sarah McMahon had a two-run double in the Generals’ four-run third inning, when she, Shade, Madison Tobin and Brianna Clary each crossed the plate.

 

Tess Lyon made the 4-1 lead hold up and struck out five on the day for the complete-game win in the circle.

 

Katie Braman went 2-for-3 for Hoosac Valley, which got seven innings from Madi Puppolo.

 

The Hurricanes (4-1) will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host Wahconah.

 

Pittsfield (3-2) goes to Wahconah on Tuesday.