Rutherford extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Essex Knights. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for West Essex, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.6 runs across that stretch.
For West Essex's part, Alexandra Bivona was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Sia, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Rutherford will face off against Leonia at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Essex, they will welcome Wallington at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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