Boston English entered their tilt with Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service Bears 14-13. This was payback for Boston English, who suffered a 21-9 loss the last time these two teams met.
Rose Monestime made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and 12 unearned) runs off one hit. Monestime has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Monestime was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Boston English got a massive performance out of Angelis Valentin Cruz, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Valentin Cruz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Maria Vargas Ortiz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Boston English pushed their record up to 15-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boston English will stay at home for another game and welcome Fenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service will take on Brighton/Boston Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven contests -- so hopefully Brighton/Boston Academy likes a good challenge.
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