Science Park dropped their record down to 5-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 18-5 to the Barringer Blue Bears. The Chargers were not able to make up for their loss to the Blue Bears from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Barringer, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 11 runs or more this season.
For Barringer's part, Genesis Alvarez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Alvarez was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Ciara Encarnacion was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Myla Paez, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Science Park will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bard at 4:00 p.m. on the 29th. As for Barringer, they will square off against Arts at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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