Ward Melville dropped their record down to 13-5 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 10-7 to the Riverhead Blue Waves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Riverhead, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. Winning may never get old, but they sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
For Riverhead's part, Mya Marelli made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Marelli has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Riverhead got a big performance out of Morgan Gajowski, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Shaylee Bealey also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As of now, neither Ward Melville nor Riverhead have any future games scheduled.
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