Bound Brook took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Belvidere, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the County Seaters 4-3. The game was the first time the Crusaders have beaten the County Seaters on their field since April 5, 2023.
Ryan Cunha made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
Cunha wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joey Santicerma, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That run was Santicerma's first of the season.
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| 04/23/26 - Away | 4-3 W |
| 04/21/26 - Home | 0-13 L |
| 04/10/25 - Away | 2-9 L |
| 04/08/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 05/18/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Bound Brook's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Belvidere, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Looking ahead, Bound Brook will venture away from home to face off against Delaware Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Belvidere, they will host North Warren Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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