Cranford's hitters rose to the challenge against a Pioneers pitching crew that boasted an average of only 4.09 runs allowed on Friday. The Cranford Cougars skirted past the New Providence Pioneers 11-9. With that victory, Cranford brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Eddie Toy made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Toy was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cranford let Brayden Fry and Michael Tripodi loose on the outfield. Fry scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Tripodi scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Cranford's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for New Providence, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cranford will take on Johnson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cranford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for New Providence, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Ridge will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something New Providence surely won't give up without a fight.
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