Dunellen had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Bound Brook Crusaders 12-2 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Destroyers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Danny Watts made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he gave up only four walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Mark Stein
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mark Stein, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Juanluis Rodriguez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Looking ahead, Dunellen will head out on the road to face off against Linden at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bound Brook, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Belvidere at 4:00 p.m. on April 8.
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