Gateway Regional came into Thursday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Paulsboro Red Raiders 7-5. For Gateway Regional, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 defeat Paulsboro walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Emmy Childs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up 15 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bobbie Mayer, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Adriana Endt was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Gateway Regional's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Paulsboro, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gateway Regional will take on Lindenwold at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Lindenwold is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Gateway Regional will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Paulsboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clayton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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