Beacon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 8-5 to the New Paltz Huguenots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Beacon of the 11-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Sally Betterbid and Katherine Ruffy did some serious damage despite the final result: Betterbid scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Ruffy scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Ruffy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Even though they lost, Beacon was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Paltz only hit a.
On New Paltz's side, Ella Nathe was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bella Morales, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Beacon's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for New Paltz, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-6.
Beacon will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. New Paltz does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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