The Westfield Blue Devils will square off against the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Westfield's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Scotch Plains-Fanwood has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Thursday, Westfield came up short against Union Catholic and fell 9-5.
Pete Cabrales made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Sullivan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Scotch Plains-Fanwood fell victim to Governor Livingston and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Highlanders, falling 19-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since May 29, 2024.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-5. As for Westfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Scotch Plains-Fanwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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