There's no place like home for Eastern, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Middle Township Panthers on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Eastern, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cade Michalski looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Eastern's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Spencer Haldeman, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Sam Winsett was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Eastern has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which somehow isn't as good as their 17-5 record this season. As for Middle Township, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will challenge Rancocas Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Middle Township, they will head out on the road to square off against Lower Cape May at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Middle Township and Lower Cape May are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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