It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Fort Lee ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Dwight-Englewood Bulldogs 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bridgemen have posted since April 21st.
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Stephan Kim made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Valentino Jimenez looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Luke Senatore, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Fort Lee pushed their record up to 14-5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Dwight-Englewood, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Lee will square off against Cliffside Park at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Dwight-Englewood, they will welcome Butler at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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