USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball Scoreboard Sunday, April 27

USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball Scoreboard Sunday, April 27

 

Black and Gold Invitational

at Panther Park, Cedar Grove

 

Paramus Catholic 3, No. 4 Middletown North 2 (8 innings)

The Lions (6-5) fell to the Paladins (11-2) despite 15 strikeouts from senior pitcher Madilynn Boyce. Senior Natalie Trezza went 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI in the loss.

 

Immaculata 13, No. 4 Middletown North 1 (5 innings)

 

No. 5 Marlboro 5, Cedar Grove 4 (8 innings)

Junior pitcher Emily Gaudio struck out 13 batters and allowed 6 hits, 2 earned runs, and 2 walks as the Mustangs (7-6) knocked off the Panthers (11-2) who are ranked number 5 in the state according to NJ Advance Media. The Mustangs trailed 3-0 heading into the top of the 6th inning when they rallied with 3 runs. They scored 2 runs in the top of the 8th before holding the Panthers to 1 in the bottom of the final inning. Sophomore Alyssa Abadiatokis went 2 for 4 with 2 triples and 3 RBIs.

 

A.L. Johnson 2, No. 7 Colts Neck 1

The Cougars (4-6) fell to the Crusaders (11-2) despite a strong effort from junior pitcher Angela Sasso. Sasso struck out 5 batters and allowed just 3 hits, 2 hit batters, and 1 earned run. Junior Gabriella Bryce hit a double, stone a base, and scored the lone run in the loss on an RBI from freshman Jillian Heyser.

 

No. 2 Red Bank Catholic 11, Watchung Hills 1 (5 innings)

Senior pitcher Lily Hagan struck out 9 batters and allowed just 1 unearned run, 3 hits, and 2 walks as the Caseys (11-1) defeated the Warriors (10-2) at the Black and Gold Invitational at Cedar Grove. Hagan also crushed a 2 run home run at the plate. Senior Nicole Knox went 3 for 4 with a triple, a double, and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Grace Lombardi was 3 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBIs. Senior Sophia Lasater finished 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI. Junior Torri Case hit an RBI single.