If Cranford was feeling good fresh off their 8-1 takedown of New Providence on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars fell just short of the Summit Hilltoppers by a score of 2-1 on Monday. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hilltoppers earlier this season, when they won 4-3.
Gabe Arato spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Cranford saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Veltre, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Cranford's record now sits at 10-8. As for Summit, their record is now 9-11-1.
Coincidentally, Cranford and Summit will both be playing New Providence the next time they take the field. The Hilltoppers will host the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Cougars will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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