River Dell is 2-8 against Westwood since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Golden Hawks will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 4:15 p.m. River Dell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, River Dell turned things around against Emerson on Saturday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Cavaliers. The game was the first time the Golden Hawks have beaten the Cavaliers on their field since April 16, 2016.
Alex Silverstein made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Silverstein was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
David Nunez
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Nunez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nathan Silverstein, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
River Dell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Paramus Catholic hit Westwood with a six-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cardinals took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Paladins. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Westwood also got a good showing from Cooper Smith, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Charles Sarlo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Steve Klein was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Westwood's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for River Dell, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
River Dell might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Westwood in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Golden Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
