Cumberland fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Vineland on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vineland Fighting Clan. Cumberland was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Vineland apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
For Vineland's part, Mario Toro was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Toro has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Toro was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Willis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cumberland's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Vineland, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-12 record this season.
Cumberland will be playing in front of their home fans against Millville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Millville will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Cumberland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vineland, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Gloucester City at 4:00 p.m.
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