Metuchen extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They came up short against the Monroe Township Falcons, falling 18-7. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-1 on Thursday.
Olivia Miller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Siedenburg, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.
As for Monroe Township, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. Considering they have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Monroe Township's side, Monica Bukowczyk was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bukowczyk has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brielle Zarsky was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madeline Totten, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five RBI and one run.
Metuchen has already played their next game (against Dayton), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Monroe Township, they will take on Hightstown at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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