Long Branch had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-19 to make it 14. They came up short against the Piscataway Chiefs, falling 17-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Green Wave couldn't push the score so high this time.
Bella Anechiarico and Harmoni Hodge did some serious damage despite the final result: Anechiarico went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Hodge went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Piscataway, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-10. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Piscataway's side, Miaka Ratcliffe looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Julianna Mena was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mia Herrera, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Long Branch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Piscataway, they will welcome Wardlaw Hartridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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