Montgomery took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hopewell Valley Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bulldogs 8-6.

Kenta Komatsu
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Kenta Komatsu was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Neufeld, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Montgomery kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Montgomery's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3.
Coming up, Montgomery will square off against Delaware Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hopewell Valley Central, they will challenge Immaculata at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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