While Wayne Valley's win against Nutley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over the Maroon Raiders on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Indians sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Michael Kamper
| 05/08/25 @ Nutley | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Wayne Hills | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Wayne Hills | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Lakeland Regional | 2 |
| 05/03/24 vs Northern Highlands | 3 |
Michael Kamper made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joey Napoli, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Wayne Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Josh Gonzalez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Wayne Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 9.4.
Wayne Valley's record is now 9-7. As for Nutley, they dropped their record down to 9-11 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne Valley will take on Passaic Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Nutley, they will face off against West Orange at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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