The Watchung Hills Regional Elite League Softball team continued its winning ways, playing through a spotty defensive performance to dominate Bernards, Wednesday.
IN SHORT
The Warriors took advantage of every lapse in Bernards' defense, with runnners stealing second and third bases throughout the night. Once in scoring position, they were able to supply plenty of runs to lead Bernards through the night.
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Jess Gaeta's pitching limited Bernards' opportunities for scoring for most of the game. She was replaced by Shannon Pilsbury in the fifth, and Brooke Nitti closed in the seventh to earn the win.
WARRIOR OF THE GAME
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Brianna Paltan— Brianna Paltan led the Warriors' offense, scoring on every at-bat in the game.
Other Notable Performances
Jess Gaeta—Her pitching in the early innings gave the Warriors the cushion needed to win.
Tina Scolaro—Her aggressive offense kept Bernards infield off-balance, helping to create additional scoring opportunities.
Next up—The Warriors will travel to Edison on July 20 for the regular season finale.
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