Somers is still undefeated this season after their contest against Arlington on Monday, but Arlington came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Tuskers had just enough and edged out the Admirals 8-6.
Emily Boyle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gianna Peanamanda was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Kaleigh Conti was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Somers' victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Arlington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Somers will host Clarkstown North at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.82 runs per game on average), something the Tuskers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Arlington, they are taking a road trip to square off against Marlboro Central at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dukes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Admirals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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