Highlanders
| 04/17/25 @ Johnson | 7-5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Dayton | 3-2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Cranford | 9-6 |
Governor Livingston took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Johnson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crusaders on Thursday, sneaking past 7-5. The win was familiar territory for the Highlanders, who have now won three matches in a row.
Maggie Quinn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lily Sandholm, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Belluche, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Governor Livingston hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Governor Livingston's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Johnson, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Governor Livingston is set to face off against their familiar foe Westfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Johnson will challenge rival Dayton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Crusaders 3.1, the Bulldogs 1.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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