It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but New Milford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Hawthorne Christian Defenders 9-8.
Matthew Mulligan was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because New Milford is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Mulligan was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Liam Block
| 04/23/25 vs Hawthorne Christian | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Waldwick | 1 |
| 04/05/25 vs Dumont | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Saddle Brook | 1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Boonton | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liam Block, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Andy Aviles was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
New Milford now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Hawthorne Christian, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Coming up, New Milford will venture away from home to face off against Leonia at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hawthorne Christian, they will host Glen Rock at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Defenders 4, the Panthers 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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