Mustangs
| 05/18/26 @ Donovan Catholic | 3-13 |
| 05/15/26 vs Holmdel | 2-0 |
| 05/14/26 @ Matawan Regional | 10-0 |
| 05/11/26 vs South Brunswick | 14-4 |
| 05/09/26 @ Donovan Catholic | 3-10 |
Marlboro dropped down to 16-7 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Donovan Catholic Griffins, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Griffins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-3 last Saturday.
As for Donovan Catholic, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 25-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Donovan Catholic's part, Gylian Hixenbaugh spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Hixenbaugh has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Donovan Catholic got a big performance out of Isabella Maria, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Caroline Kopp, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Marlboro will venture away from home to face off against Toms River South at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.55 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. Donovan Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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