Gray Bees
| 04/18/26 vs Union City | 4-6 |
| 04/17/26 vs West Orange | 13-3 |
| 04/14/26 @ Montclair Kimberley Academy | 4-2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Montclair Kimberley Academy | 8-5 |
| 04/11/26 vs Paramus Catholic | 3-4 |
St. Benedict's Prep dropped down to 3-7 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Union City Soaring Eagles by a score of 6-4. The Gray Bees were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Soaring Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Union City, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 4th.
For Union City's part, Wilme Mas Sarda was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mas Sarda also tossed no walks, which is notable because Union City is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-7 otherwise. Mas Sarda was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Jhonaiber Acevedo looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Ricardo Hernandez was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Eric Peralta was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
Looking ahead, St. Benedict's Prep will head out to face off against West Orange at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Union City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hudson Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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