Boston, MA - The Raiders (18-1; 12-0) have won 17 in a row and continue to get outstanding pitching from Monica White (Augusta, ME). The senior hurled 5 innings of no-hit ball as she retired the side in order in each of the first 5 frames. The visitors made it more difficult than necessary as they waited until the sixth inning to cross homeplate. Freshman Taylor Cournoyer (Mansfield, MA) led things off with a single. Freshman Mandy Thornton (Hanover, MA) followed with a single of her own. Senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) stepped to the plate and launched an RBI double to centerfield. Junior Amanda Ryan (W. Bridgewater, MA) followed with a 2-run basehit. Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) then cranked her second homerun of the season over the centerfielder's head. Mellen scored again in the seventh as she singled, stole second and was brought home on an RBI single by White.

Game 2 - Senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) improved to 15-0 on the season as she pitched 2.1 innings while again yielding no hits and adding 4 more strikeouts. Senior Alexa Feener (Franklin, NH) pitched the final 2 innings. She did her job as she allowed 1 basehit to go with 3 K's. Offensively, it was the returning players who did most of the damage. Sophomore Karen Waterman (Rutland, VT) led the way with a 3-hit performance. Junior Amanda Ryan (W. Bridgewater, MA) had 2 hits to go with 3 RBI. Seniors Brenna Campbell (Nashua, NH) and Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) each tallied 2 hits, 2 RBI and a stolen base. Freshman Mandy Thornton (Hanover, MA) also came up big as she had a double and 3 RBI.

The Blue and Gray enjoy a few days off as they do not play again until Friday afternoon. Riv will welcome the Mustangs of Mt. Ida College to Nashua for a 4pm doubleheader.