The Cumberland Colts will be playing in front of their home fans against the Millville Thunderbolts at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cumberland fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Vineland on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 6-3 to the Fighting Clan.
Meanwhile, Millville came tearing into Tuesday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Falcons onto the board and left with a 9-0 win. That nine run margin sets a new team best for Millville this season.
Sergio Droz made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Droz was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kevin Dick was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Dolan Potts, who scored three runs and stole a base.
Cumberland's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Millville, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-14.
Cumberland came up short against Millville in their previous meeting back in March of 2019, falling 8-4. Will Cumberland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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