There's no place like home for Millburn, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Caldwell Chiefs on Wednesday. That three run margin sets a new team best for Millburn this season.
Jake Roesler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He also brought in his first walk of the season.
On the hitting side, Greg Rosenthal and Peter Lawrence did most of the damage at the plate: Rosenthal scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Lawrence scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Keigo Fujita was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Millburn's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Caldwell, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Millburn will take on Seton Hall Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Seton Hall Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Millburn's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Caldwell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Columbia at 4:00 p.m. The last four games Columbia has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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