It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Ranney ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Middletown North Lions 3-2.
Noah Hynes looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ricky Lopez, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Mauro, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Ranney's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Middletown North, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ranney will venture away from home to challenge Red Bank Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Caseys will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Ranney surely won't give up without a fight. As for Middletown North, they will take on Marlboro at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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