Gateway Regional was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Buena Chiefs by a score of 8-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gateway Regional of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Gateway Regional saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Cruet, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sean Greene, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Buena's side, Dylan O'Connell made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. O'Connell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaevon Alexander, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Aden Vai was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Gateway Regional's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Buena, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-17.
Gateway Regional has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Pleasantville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Buena, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Woodstown at 4:00 p.m.
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