Linden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 12-5 to the Plainfield Cardinals. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 9-3.
Jimmy Santa Maria and Armando Agusti were huge no matter where they played even without the win. On the mound, Santa Maria tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Agusti struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Santa Maria has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Santa Maria went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Agusti went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
Linden's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Plainfield, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linden will head out to take on Hillside at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plainfield, they will square off against Piscataway at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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