The Union Catholic Vikings are taking a road trip to challenge the Cranford Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Union Catholic had taken Johnson down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Saturday. The Vikings fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 3-2. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chris Tortorella spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
Meanwhile, Cranford didn't have quite enough to beat Watchung Hills Regional on Saturday and fell 5-4.
Patrick Bendert made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Fry, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Union Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6-1. As for Cranford, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Union Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Cranford struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union Catholic beat Cranford 7-4 in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cougars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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