Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ridgefield Park). They were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Dwight Morrow Maroon Raiders on Monday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Scarlets with their most commanding win of the season.
Riley Fucci made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Fucci was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Ivana Capurso was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Mayorga, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Ridgefield Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
| 04/21/25 @ Dwight Morrow | 18-1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Kearny | 10-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Pascack Valley | 7-6 |
| 04/14/25 @ Pascack Hills | 11-1 |
| 04/05/25 @ Leonia | 8-7 |
| + 4 more games |
Ridgefield Park's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Dwight Morrow, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Looking ahead, Ridgefield Park will take on Westwood at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dwight Morrow, they will head out on the road to take on Tenafly at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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