West Orange never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the East Ridge Knights 10-0. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Braxton Stalvey tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over 5.1 innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Miguel Acosta was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jayden Taveras was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
West Orange was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Ridge only posted a batting average of .095.
Warriors
| 04/11/25 vs East Ridge | 10-0 |
| 04/04/25 vs Dr. Phillips | 9-2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Massapequa | 5-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Centennial | 4-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Foundation Academy | 6-3 |
| + 3 more games |
West Orange's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for East Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
West Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Ridge, they will challenge Freedom at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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