Rutherford extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 17-10. They lost 13-1 to the Westwood Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 9-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Westwood, they pushed their record up to 20-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Westwood's part, Vin Cerritelli made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. What's more, Cerritelli posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Bruno Vega was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jackson Kirkby was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Rutherford and Westwood are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bulldogs will face off against Passaic Valley on Wednesday. As for Westwood, they will challenge Wayne Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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