Princeton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 6-15. They came up short against the Monroe Township Falcons, falling 11-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 14-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Monroe Township, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.
For Monroe Township's part, Lily Holeman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Holeman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Monroe Township let Ava Lucadamo and Isabella Rubino run wild. Lucadamo went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Rubino went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Rubino has posted since back in April of 2025. Mikayla Raji was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Coming up, Princeton will face off against Somerville at 4:00 p.m. on the 18th. As for Monroe Township, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Plainfield at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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