Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cresskill). They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the New Milford Knights on Monday. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.
Luke Kopczynski made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has become a key player for Cresskill: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4-1 otherwise. Kopczynski was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Manarang, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Connelly, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Cresskill has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for New Milford, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cresskill will welcome Elmwood Park at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for New Milford, they will be playing at home against Hawthorne Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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