Softball Recap: Fair Lawn Gets the Win

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Fair Lawn ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wayne Valley Indians, sneaking past 4-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-3 on April 10th.

Alyssa Rose spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.

Abby Watson

Stolen Base (Career)

04/29/26 vs Wayne Valley	3
04/24/26 @ West Milford	2
04/13/26 @ Passaic County Tech	2
03/30/26 vs Passaic	2
03/17/26 vs Northern Highlands	1

At the plate, Abby Watson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Welsh, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Fair Lawn's win bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Wayne Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.

Fair Lawn will be playing in front of their home fans against Lakeland Regional at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wayne Valley, they will head out to challenge Parsippany Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.