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| 04/09/26 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 05/02/25 - Home | 7-8 L |
| 04/30/25 - Home | 2-8 L |
| 05/09/24 - Away | 11-5 W |
| 04/10/24 - Away | 7-6 W |
| + 5 more games |
Gloucester City had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 2-4 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Gateway Regional Gators. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 25, 2025.
As for Gateway Regional, they now have a losing record of 4-5. As for they, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-5.
For Gateway Regional's part, Zach Brodsky was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Brodsky also tossed no walks, which is notable because Gateway Regional is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-4 otherwise. Brodsky was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Kellen Cotton was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Justin Watts, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gloucester City will host Haddonfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gateway Regional, they will challenge Bridgeton at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
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