West Deptford was the 7-1 winner over Collingswood when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagles fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by just one run.
Zakk Carson
| 05/05/26 @ Collingswood | 2 |
| 04/23/26 vs Gloucester City | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Paulsboro | 2 |
| 03/30/26 @ Camden County Vo-Tech | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Collingswood | 1 |
Zakk Carson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. West Deptford is 3-1 when Carson posts two or more runs, but 3-9 otherwise.
Carson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jason Hartman, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Mason Chambers also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
West Deptford has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Collingswood, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-9.
West Deptford and Collingswood could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Eagles will challenge Pennsauken at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (209 vs. 22). Meanwhile, Collingswood (ranked 251st) will meet Haddonfield (ranked 72nd) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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