Raritan can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs out 5-4. Raritan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Phil Kramer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Kramer has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kramer was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jobby Dekis, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Chris Jefferson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Raritan's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Rumson-Fair Haven, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Raritan will have a chance to go back-to-back against Rumson-Fair Haven: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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