There's no place like home for Bernards, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Franklin Warriors with a sharp 10-3 win on Thursday. The Mountaineers not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 22, 2024 (when they won 13-3).
Gabby Mongo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooke Helpinstill was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Kriztina Lekai, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
| 04/17/25 - Home | 10-3 W |
| 04/15/25 - Away | 5-9 L |
| 05/01/23 - Home | 11-3 W |
| 05/03/22 - Home | 6-2 W |
| 04/12/22 - Away | 12-0 W |
| 04/26/21 - Home | 13-2 W |
Bernards' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Coming up, Bernards will take on Bound Brook at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Franklin, they will face off against Bridgewater-Raritan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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