West Orange took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Union, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mountaineers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Farmers 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mountaineers have posted since May 20, 2024.
West Orange is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Union, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
West Orange has already played their next matchup, a 10-2 win against North Arlington on the 17th. Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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