New Providence extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They came up short against the Madison Dodgers, falling 9-2. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dodgers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
James Miller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Vince Graziano, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Madison, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games.
On Madison's side, they got a great performance from Thomas Ferraiolo as he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Ferraiolo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chris Vaughn, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those triples marked the first that he has hit this season. Sam Burke was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, New Providence will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Governor Livingston at 4:00 p.m. The Highlanders will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Madison, they will head out on the road to challenge High Point at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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