Softball Recap: Burlington Takes a Loss

Burlington extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Belmont Marauders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Red Devils have suffered since May 29, 2025.

Jennifer McFadden

Batters Struck Out

04/16/26 @ Arlington	2
04/22/26 vs Wakefield Memorial	2
04/10/26 vs Lexington	3
04/14/26 vs Melrose	5
04/29/26 vs Belmont	8

Jennifer McFadden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.

On the hitting side, Burlington saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabel Ortiz, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Naya Baldwin also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.

As for Belmont, they moved to 4-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 29, 2025.

On Belmont's side, Olivia Ormond was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Ormond has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.

In other batting news, Janna Feinberg was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Burlington will venture away from home to square off against Wakefield Memorial at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season. As for Belmont, they will head out to challenge Westport at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.