The Linden Tigers will take on the Oratory Prep Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden will be strutting in after a win while Oratory Prep will be coming in after a defeat.
Linden came out on top against Rahway on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Tigers blew past the Indians 12-5.
Jimmy Santa Maria
| 04/07/26 @ Rahway | 8 |
| 04/30/25 vs Hillside | 7 |
| 04/05/25 @ J.P. Stevens | 6 |
| 04/17/25 vs Plainfield | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Rahway | 5 |
Jimmy Santa Maria made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Armando Agusti and Anthony Ramos did most of the damage at the plate: Agusti got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Ramos got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Oscar Martinez, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Oratory Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Union Catholic.
Logan Costello was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
Linden suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Oratory Prep in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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