Montgomery came into Wednesday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Manville Mustangs by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday. That three run margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Jake Hayes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Montgomery is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 1-11 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, Alex Bender and Michael Englert did most of the damage at the plate: Bender went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base, while Englert went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those two runs gave Bender a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Henry Maddox, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Montgomery's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Manville, they moved to 9-6 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montgomery will square off against Hillsborough at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Manville, they will face off against Whippany Park at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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