Softball Recap: Boston English Eagles vs. Brighton/Boston Academy Bengals
In what's become a running theme this season, Boston English gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. Everything went their way against the Brighton/Boston Academy Bengals as the Boston English Eagles made off with a 35-5 win. Boston English's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Rose Monestime made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Monestime has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Monestime was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Alba Rodriguez and Madison Morrissey did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored six runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5, while Morrissey fired off two home runs, six runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-6. Rodriguez hasn't dropped below three RBI for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Maria Vargas Ortiz, who scored six runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Boston English, bringing their record for this year to 11-2. As for Brighton/Boston Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Boston English will head out on the road to face off against Excel/Burke at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Boston English is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Brighton/Boston Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fenway at 4:00 p.m.
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