After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Clearview, Gloucester County Tech was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Highland Regional Tartans. Gloucester County Tech's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Andrew Valey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Gloucester County Tech let Willie Popoff and Phil Murphy run wild. Popoff went 4-for-5 with one home run and one triple, while Murphy went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. That triple was Popoff's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Michael Mason, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Gloucester County Tech
| 04/30/25 @ Highland Regional | 16 |
| 04/28/25 @ Clearview | 9 |
| 04/26/25 vs Gateway Regional | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Cinnaminson | 4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Kingsway | 6 |
| + 37 more games |
Gloucester County Tech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The win snapped Gloucester County Tech's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-13 record. As for Highland Regional, they now have a losing record of 5-6-1.
Gloucester County Tech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Overbrook on the 1st. As for Highland Regional, they have also already played their next contest, a 4-1 win against Haddon Township on the 1st.
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