Bound Brook extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Manville Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Crusaders have suffered against the Mustangs since April 12, 2022.
Ryan Cunha put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only five hits, the fewest he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Cunha wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Boehm, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That RBI was Boehm's first of the season.
As for Manville, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
Like Bound Brook, Manville also got a great game from a two-way player: Evan Canica. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Canica has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bound Brook will welcome Princeton Day at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Manville, they will square off against Sussex County Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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