Linden extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They came up short against the Plainfield Cardinals, falling 21-12. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Anthony Ramos
| 04/16/26 @ Plainfield | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Plainfield | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ Belleville | 1 |
| 04/10/26 @ Oratory Prep | 0 |
| 04/07/26 @ Rahway | 1 |
Jimmy Santa Maria and Anthony Ramos did some serious damage despite the final result: Santa Maria went 1-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Ramos got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. With that strong performance, Ramos is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Lucas Robel also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Plainfield, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average this season.
On Plainfield's side, Johansel Lora made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Lora was even better at the plate, going 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Duanel Alvarado was incredible, going 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Rhuell Morel was another key player, getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances with four runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Linden will face off against Hillside at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plainfield, they will venture away from home to square off against Roselle Park at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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