Softball Game Recap: Monmouth United Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Apr 28, 2024, 4:17pm

Softball Recap: Monmouth United Red Storm vs. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] Spartans

Monmouth United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They lost 10-1 to the Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monmouth United of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

For Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s part, Gabby Dean spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Dean has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] got a big performance out of Mya Brown, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Jade Markey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.

Monmouth United's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge], the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Monmouth United by a score of 17-0 later that day.

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