After low-scoring totals in their previous five contest, Hand brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wilbur Cross Governors a 15-0 shutout on Monday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Governors recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Erin Cerny and Grace Hall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cerny pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hall kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. At bat, Cerny got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs, while Hall went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Hall has hit this season.
Danielle Phelan
| 04/21/25 vs Wilbur Cross | 3 |
| 04/29/24 @ Mercy | 1 |
| 04/24/24 @ Sacred Heart Academy | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs Guilford | 1 |
| 04/17/24 @ Foran | 1 |
In other batting news, Danielle Phelan was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Phoebe Brennan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Hand always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hand's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wilbur Cross, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Hand will square off against Lauralton Hall at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wilbur Cross, they will take on Amity Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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