Wilbur Cross extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They lost 18-2 to the Hand Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in April.
As for Hand, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-9 record. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25th (when they won 18-1).
For Hand's part, Erin Cerny and Grace Hall made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Cerny pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hall tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cerny has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Cerny went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base, while Hall went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most runs Cerny has posted over her last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, Hand got a massive performance out of Alexa Young, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs Young has posted since back in April. Danielle Phelan also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Wilbur Cross wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-0 loss against Amity Regional on the 14th. As for Hand, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-1 victory against Lauralton Hall on the 14th.
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