After losing to Cresskill the last time they met, New Milford decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Knights were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Cougars on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Matthew Mulligan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has become a key player for New Milford: the team is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 9-10 otherwise. Mulligan was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Dylan Andrews looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
Andy Aviles
| 05/19/25 @ Cresskill | 4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Garfield | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Leonia | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Hawthorne Christian | 2 |
| 04/05/25 vs Dumont | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Back at the plate, Andy Aviles was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of New Milford's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-10 when he doesn't). Kyle Dunne also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
New Milford's record is now 14-10. As for Cresskill, their loss dropped their record down to 14-10-1.
Coincidentally, New Milford and Cresskill will both be playing Midland Park the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Cougars will host them at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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