Belleville is 2-8 against Caldwell since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Buccaneers will host the Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Belleville came out on top against Kearny on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Buccaneers walked away with a 6-2 win over the Kardinals.
Meanwhile, Caldwell had just enough and edged out St. Benedict's Prep 2-1 on Thursday.
Marco Sozio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Caldwell's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Dante Placenti, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base. Santino Russo was another, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Belleville's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Caldwell, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Belleville couldn't quite get it done against Caldwell in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Will the Buccaneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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