Softball Recap: Excel/Burke vs. Boston English Eagles
Excel/Burke couldn't quite beat Boston English on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt back in April. Excel/Burke fell just short of the Boston English Eagles by a score of 12-10. Excel/Burke has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Boston English's part, Rose Monestime spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and six unearned) runs on three hits and racked up six Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Madison Morrissey and Carmen Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Morrissey scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Garcia scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Garcia is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Michelle Pinales was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Excel/Burke's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Boston English, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-2.
Excel/Burke does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Boston English, they will be playing at home against New Mission at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Boston English's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six contests.
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