East Longmeadow came out on top against Monson on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Spartans walked away with a 9-6 win over the Mustangs. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.
Riley McCauley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Emma Maurer
| 05/02/25 @ Monson | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Longmeadow | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Westfield | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Agawam | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Longmeadow | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Maurer, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Angelina Leone was another key player, going 1-for-4 with four RBI and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: East Longmeadow kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
East Longmeadow's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Monson, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Looking ahead, East Longmeadow will head out on the road to face off against Easthampton/Hampshire at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monson, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Minnechaug Regional at 1:00 p.m. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.3 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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