Watchung Hills Regional dropped their record down to 12-9 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Cranford Cougars by a score of 5-3. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Watchung Hills Regional saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JACOB JACONSKI, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Cranford, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games.
On Cranford's side, Gabe Arato tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Arato a new career-high.
At the plate, Michael Tripodi was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two stolen bases. Cranford is undefeated when Tripodi posts two or more stolen bases, but 5-9 otherwise.
Watchung Hills Regional does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cranford, they will head out to face off against Bayonne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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