Ridgewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Immaculate Heart Academy Blue Eagles by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ridgewood of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Immaculate Heart Academy's part, Gabi Dellavolpe tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. Dellavolpe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gabby Shadek and Leah English did most of the damage at the plate: Shadek got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and a double, while English went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Gianna Dimeglio, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Ridgewood's defeat dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Immaculate Heart Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 22-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgewood will take on Indian Hills at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Ridgewood has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Immaculate Heart Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against NV - Old Tappan at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Immaculate Heart Academy is on a four-game streak of home wins, NV - Old Tappan a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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