Delsea made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Gloucester Catholic, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Crusaders fell just short of the Rams by a score of 2-0 on Monday. That's two games in a row now that the Crusaders have lost by exactly two runs.
Frank Cairone was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April.
Delsea has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-4 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 1.5 runs. As for Gloucester Catholic, their record now sits at 17-3.
Looking ahead, Delsea will take on Rancocas Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gloucester Catholic, they will square off against Steinert at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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