Montclair showed heart and determination in their season opener but ultimately fell to a strong Livingston squad, 14-2. Despite the scoreline, Montclair had bright moments, especially in the later innings when they put up two runs to avoid the shutout.

Marley Kim and Kaylin Gist each contributed a hit, showing promise at the plate, while the team battled against tough Livingston pitching. Defensively, Montclair held strong early on, limiting Livingston's offense in the first two innings before the visitors broke through.

While the game didn’t go Montclair’s way, there were clear takeaways that will fuel the team moving forward. With more games ahead, expect Montclair to bounce back and make a statement as the season progresses.