It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Somerset Berkley Regional ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Case Cardinals out 4-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Somerset Berkley Regional also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Will Dionne tossed a big game, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Luke Thornton and Jayden Cruz did most of the damage at the plate: Thornton scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Cruz scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Case's side, Jackson McLane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Case saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Will LeBoeuf, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Somerset Berkley Regional's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4. As for Case, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset Berkley Regional will take on Durfee at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Case, they will be playing at home against Westport at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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