New Rochelle had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Somers Tuskers 7-6.
For Somers' part, Emily Boyle was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Boyle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Boyle was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Keira Griggs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Katherine Papa, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
New Rochelle's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Somers, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.
New Rochelle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Somers, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Hendrick Hudson at 11:00 a.m. Somers is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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