It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Vineland ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They beat the Lenape Indians by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. While the Fighting Clan didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Xavier Etheridge
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Xavier Etheridge was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Vineland's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-4. As for Lenape, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vineland will square off against Hammonton at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Lenape, they will venture away from home to challenge Cherry Hill East at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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