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Juggernaut Sweep Opening Homestand With 2-0 Win Over Riptide

June 3, 2004 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
New York/New Jersey Juggernaut News Release


Montclair, NJ- The NY/NJ Juggernaut opened up the season with a three game sweep of the New England Riptide which was capped off by tonight's 2-0 win.

NY/NJ starting pitcher Amanda Scott got all the run support she needed in the first inning when second baseman Cari Leto scored on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Kellie Wilkerson. Leto was walked by Riptide pitcher Leigh Ann Ellis to lead off the inning, stole second on the next pitch, and then advanced to third on a passed ball.

Up until the seventh inning, New England had only managed one hit off of Scott. However, in the seventh inning, the Riptide strung together three singles by catcher Jessica Allister, left fielder Ashley Moore, and designated hitter Meg Young to load the bases and threaten the Juggernaut 2-0 lead. Scott quickly ended the rally and the game by striking out centerfielder LaDonia Hughes. Scott struck out six, allowed no runs, four hits, and two walks over a complete seven innings.

The Juggernaut pushed across an insurance run in the sixth when catcher Lindsey Collins led off the inning with a single to right. Collins was the only Juggernaut with multiple hits on the night, going 2-for-3. Pinch runner Sarah Hershman advanced to third on a wild pitch and fielder's choice, and then scored on another wild pitch by Ellis. Ellis allowed one earned run on two hits, three walks, while striking out five over six innings.

The Juggernauts will now go on the road for a week to take on the Arizona Heat and the Texas Thunder.



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