Newburgh Free Academy extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They came up short against the Middletown Middie Bears, falling 17-5. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Middie Bears this season, with their most recent loss being a 5-1 defeat on Monday.
Newburgh Free Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liana Shaw, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Ashlyn LeClair was another, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Middletown, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games.
On Middletown's side, Bethannie French made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. French has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Diaz, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Platero, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newburgh Free Academy will face off against Monroe-Woodbury at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Goldbacks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Middletown, they will take on Goshen Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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