Softball Recap: Boston International vs. Boston English Eagles
If Boston International was feeling good off their 12-5 takedown of Charlestown last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Boston International lost 31-8 to the Boston English Eagles on Friday. The loss continues a trend for Boston International in their matchups with Boston English: they've now lost four in a row.
For Boston English's part, Rose Monestime was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Monestime has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Monestime was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Boston English got a massive performance out of Alba Rodriguez, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Carmen Garcia was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Boston International's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Boston English, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Boston International will be playing in front of their home fans against Fenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Boston English, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Madison Park RVT/McKinley RVT at 3:30 p.m. Boston English will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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