Game 46 Final Score
Princeton (19-15) – 8
Monmouth (11-35) – 2
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Sophomore Izzy Bonacci blasted her first home run of the season and Monmouth plated two runs in the sixth inning, but a late surge by Princeton lifted the visiting Tigers to an 8-2 win on Wednesday afternoon at MU Softball Park.
 
The Hawks battled throughout and strung together their best offensive frame in the bottom of the sixth. Clare Picone ignited the rally with a single to left, and Bonacci followed with a no-doubt two-run homer to left-center to put Monmouth on the board. The home run was the first of Bonacci's career and brought in her sixth and seventh RBIs of the season.
 
Isabella Slape added a hit and played error-free defense at second base, while Picone notched her 26^th hit of the year and scored for the 14^th time. Jayla Cadena and Gianna Stern both reached base as the Hawks worked a pair of walks.
 
In the circle, Cadena made the start and worked into the fifth before handing the ball to Cadena. The right-hander tossed 4.2 innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out one, keeping Monmouth within striking distance through the late innings. Only two of Princeton's eight runs were earned, both being charged to Olivia Lewis in 2.1 innings of relief.
 
Notes & Numbers
- Bonacci's homer is the first of her career and fifth of the season for Monmouth.
- Bonacci is up to seven RBIs on the year.
- Picone extended her hitting streak to four games.
- Slape has hits in three straight and is 4-for-7 in that span.
- The Monmouth defense turned a pair of double plays today.
- Princeton outhit Monmouth, 9-3.
- Monmouth committed all four errors in today's contest.
- Princeton left six runners on base to Monmouth's three.
- Princeton leads the all-time series, 14-3.
 
Up Next
The Hawks host Delaware this upcoming weekend from April 25-27. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 2 p.m.