West Milford extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-7 in the process. They came up short against the Wayne Hills Patriots, falling 12-6. The Highlanders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 10-1.
Bella Kling was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cassy Rubinsky, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
As for Wayne Hills, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-11. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Wayne Hills' side, Isabella Mastroeni made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Mastroeni a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Carlee Mirko was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ava Mastroeni was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Milford will face off against Passaic County Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wayne Hills, they will square off against Kennedy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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