Mahwah proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by ten) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the St. Mary Gaels 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Thunderbirds have posted since April 11th.
Liam Fitzgerald tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Owen Fitzgerald was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nick Moretzo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs.
Mahwah's record is now 7-16. As for St. Mary, they dropped their record down to 11-8-1 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Coming up, Mahwah will venture away from home to take on Ramsey at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Mary, they will welcome Glen Rock at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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