Montclair had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it four. They came up short against the Don Lugo Conquistadores, falling 23-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cavaliers of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Mya Ruiz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Jaylene Luna also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Don Lugo, the victory got them back to even at 5-5. That looming 23-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Don Lugo's side, Hayden Pitsenberger made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Pitsenberger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
Montclair didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-0 loss against Ontario on the 19th. As for Don Lugo, they have also already played their next game, a 3-2 win against Chino on the 19th.
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