
Pirates
04/02/25 vs Oakcrest | 13-4 |
04/01/25 @ Oakcrest | 5-1 |
03/27/25 vs Atlantic County Institute of Tech | 12-0 |
03/26/25 @ Atlantic County Institute of Tech | 19-1 |
03/26/25 vs Atlantic County Institute of Tech | 18-1 |
Cedar Creek strolled into their game on Wednesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past the Oakcrest Falcons 13-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-1 last Tuesday.
Kyle Vanaman and Jacob Budd were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Vanaman pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Budd struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Vanaman scored a run while going 1-for-1, while Budd went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Richie Gonzales, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Kevin Castillo also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Cedar Creek's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Oakcrest, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedar Creek will challenge Hammonton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakcrest, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when Oakcrest Falcons challenge Egg Harbor Township Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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