Central Islip was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 12-1 loss at the hands of the Riverhead Blue Waves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central Islip of the 7-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For Riverhead's part, Mya Marelli made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Marelli has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Marelli was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Viola, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Jorydn Kwasna was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Central Islip's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Riverhead, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Central Islip didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-3 defeat vs. Walt Whitman on the 17th. Riverhead has also already played their next contest, a 14-3 win against Half Hollow Hills West on the 16th.
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