Bloomfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Morris Hills Scarlet Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bengals have suffered since April 6th.
Braeden Weber
| 05/06/26 vs Newark Central | 3 |
| 04/20/26 vs Cedar Grove | 3 |
| 05/11/26 vs Morris Hills | 2 |
| 05/09/26 vs Payne Tech | 1 |
| 05/08/26 vs Hanover Park | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Braeden Weber put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Bloomfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-15 when he doesn't).
Weber wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brady Cole, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Bloomfield's record now sits at 4-16. As for Morris Hills, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bloomfield will square off against Newark Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Morris Hills, they will take on Mountain Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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