Montclair Kimberley Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bloomfield Bengals on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Montclair Kimberley Academy in their matchups with Bloomfield: they've now lost six in a row.
For Bloomfield's part, Evit Dwyer looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Evan Freid, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montclair Kimberley Academy will take on Glen Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bloomfield, they will head out on the road to challenge Verona at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bloomfield and Verona are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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