| 04/29/25 @ Cranford | 7-4 |
| 04/25/25 @ Summit | 4-6 |
| 04/24/25 vs Westfield | 9-5 |
| 04/22/25 vs Dayton | 10-3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Oratory Prep | 2-6 |
Union Catholic had lost four games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 8-4 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Cranford Cougars by a score of 7-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-3 on April 4th.
Nick Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Josiah Shapre, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since April 3rd. Luiggi Sacca was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Union Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cranford only managed five hits.
As for Cranford, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5. Cougars fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Union Catholic since on Tuesday.
On Cranford's side, Brayden Fry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Bendert, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Union Catholic will be playing at home against New Providence at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cranford, they will head out to square off against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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