Bridgeton is 0-3 against Oakcrest since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Bridgeton Bulldogs have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Oakcrest Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Bridgeton sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 22-21 victory over Pleasantville.
Meanwhile, Oakcrest put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lower Cape May a 17-0 shutout. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Oakcrest this season.
Chrystral Williams was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emilee Richards, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Savannah Jackson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Bridgeton made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Oakcrest, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Bridgeton suffered a grim 20-4 defeat to Oakcrest when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Bridgeton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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