After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Ridgewood, Nutley was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Barringer Blue Bears by a score of 6-3. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Maroon Raiders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Christopher Kovacs
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Christopher Kovacs looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Nutley is 2-1 when Kovacs allows three or fewer earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Nichoals Palumbo was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season. Gabriel Robriguez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The victory got Nutley back to even at 5-5. As for Barringer, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nutley will welcome Cedar Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Barringer, they will challenge Montclair Kimberley Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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