Kearny got themselves on the board against University Academy Charter on Monday, but University Academy Charter never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over the Generals. The Kardinals haven't had any issues with the Generals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Julian Butler
| 04/21/25 vs University Academy Charter | 3 |
| 03/31/25 vs Lincoln | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Hoboken | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Dickinson | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs West Orange | 1 |
Julian Butler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. 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 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Alex Santos looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jayden Diaz was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Jonah Menendez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
The win got Kearny back to even at 5-5. As for University Academy Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Kearny will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Generals: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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