Poughkeepsie couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 16-0 to the Ellenville Blue Devils on Monday. The loss leaves Poughkeepsie without a win on the season.
For Ellenville's part, Nevaeh Ramos and Victoria Bonitz were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ramos pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bonitz didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ramos scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Bonitz scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johanna Morse, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Amelia Nilo, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory got Ellenville back to even at 4-4.
Coincidentally, Poughkeepsie and Ellenville will both be playing Dover the next time they take the field. Ellenville will host Dover at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, while Poughkeepsie will head out to face them at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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