Softball Recap: Becton Comes Up Short

Becton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Wallington on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 3-2. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.

Francesca Buda

Batters Struck Out

04/25/25 vs Wallington	11
04/23/25 vs Hudson Catholic	9
04/16/25 vs North Arlington	14
04/15/25 vs Lodi	7
04/14/25 @ Hasbrouck Heights	10
+ 2 more games

Francesca Buda was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over eight innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.

Buda wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Tuttle, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.

Becton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3-1. As for Wallington, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Becton will challenge Ramsey at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Wallington, they will take on Rutherford at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.