After constant struggles on the road, Brighton/Boston Academy has finally found some success away from home. They lost 35-5 to the Boston English Eagles on Friday. Brighton/Boston Academy has struggled against Boston English recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Boston English's part, Rose Monestime was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Monestime has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Monestime was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Boston English let Alba Rodriguez and Madison Morrissey loose on the outfield. Rodriguez scored six runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5, while Morrissey fired off two home runs, six runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-6. Rodriguez hasn't dropped below three RBI for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Melandie Val, who went 4-for-6 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs.
Brighton/Boston Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Boston English, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Brighton/Boston Academy will take on Fenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Boston English, they will head out on the road to challenge Excel/Burke at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Boston English's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matchups.
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