Immaculate Heart Academy came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ridgewood Maroons and snuck past 6-4. That's two games straight that Immaculate Heart Academy has won by exactly two runs.
Immaculate Heart Academy got a great performance from Gabi Dellavolpe as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. Dellavolpe has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Immaculate Heart Academy let Gabby Shadek and Leah English loose on the outfield. Shadek got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and a double, while English went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Gianna Dimeglio, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Immaculate Heart Academy pushed their record up to 22-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Ridgewood, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Immaculate Heart Academy will take on NV - Old Tappan at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Immaculate Heart Academy: 1.1, NV - Old Tappan: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Ridgewood, they will be playing at home against Indian Hills at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Ridgewood has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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