The Caldwell Chiefs will face off against the Barringer Blue Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Caldwell will be strutting in after a victory while Barringer will be coming in after a loss.
Caldwell came out on top against Sparta on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Chiefs won by a run and slipped past the Spartans 7-6.
Marco Sozio
| 05/10/25 @ Sparta | 6 |
| 04/25/25 vs West Orange | 5 |
| 04/19/25 vs Verona | 9 |
Marco Sozio made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Sozio wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dante Placenti, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Nick Arvanites also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Barringer unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against Dayton, falling 13-3.
Caldwell's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Barringer, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Caldwell beat Barringer 4-1 when the teams last played back in April. Do the Chiefs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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