Hightstown won against Princeton on Friday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Rams beat the Tigers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-4. The victory continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won nine in a row.
Adriana Cepeda made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Cepeda was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
| 04/27/26 @ Princeton | 3 |
| 04/20/26 vs South Hunterdon | 2 |
| 04/09/26 vs South Brunswick | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ewing | 2 |
| 04/10/26 vs Nottingham | 1 |
In other batting news, Olivia Werden was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Hayley Bustos was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hightstown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hightstown's win bumped their record up to 3-9-1. As for Princeton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Hightstown will venture away from home to challenge West Windsor-Plainsboro South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Princeton, they are taking a road trip to take on Ewing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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