Baseball Recap: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Has No Trouble Against Glen Ridge

Scotch Plains-Fanwood had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Glen Ridge on Saturday. The Raiders blew past the Ridgers 15-7. With that victory, the Raiders brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.

Alex Bolton

Runs (Career)

04/05/25 @ Glen Ridge	3
04/03/25 vs Brearley	2
05/08/24 vs Johnson	2
04/20/24 @ North Brunswick	2
04/13/24 vs Middlesex	2

Alex Bolton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bolton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-6. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Mike Cantwell looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.

Back at the plate, Joe LaRosa and Aiden Luccarelli did most of the damage at the plate: LaRosa went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Luccarelli scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Those four runs gave Luccarelli a new career-high. Ronnie Germinder was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Glen Ridge, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scotch Plains-Fanwood will challenge Cranford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Glen Ridge, they will take on Montclair Kimberley Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.