It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Cranford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Summit Hilltoppers, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since May 16, 2024.
Christian Pereira spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Brayden Fry
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At the plate, Brayden Fry was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Michael Tripodi was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Cranford's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-3. As for Summit, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Coming up, Cranford will square off against Roselle Park at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Summit, they will face off against South Plainfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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