Monroe-Woodbury has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.4 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They fell 10-6 to the Pine Bush Bushmen. The loss was the Crusaders' first of the season.
Isabella Brelesky put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits. Brelesky was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cori Exarchakis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Dani Gunning also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monroe-Woodbury fell to 4-1. As for Pine Bush, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Looking ahead, Monroe-Woodbury will face off against Newburgh Free Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pine Bush, they will square off against Beacon at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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