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Matthew Norman pitched five strong innings and Chris Halbert went 3-for-4 as Cedar Grove defeated New Milford, 8-2, in Cedar Grove. 4/28 - 4:15 PM Baseball Final New Milford 2 Cedar Grove 8 The Panthers (9-4) scored twice in the first inning and broke the game open with a five-run fifth to secure their fourth victory in their last five games. Norman earned the win on the mound, allowing just one run on one hit over five innings while striking out two batters.
Jack Velonas pitched the final two innings for Cedar Grove, giving up one run on five hits while striking out two. Cedar Grove jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the first inning. The Panthers added another run in the fourth to make it 3-1 before the big fifth inning when they scored five times.
Nick Russo had a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Ronnie Sheridan drove in two runs for Cedar Grove, while Matthew Kuilan, Matthew Norman, and John Reer each contributed an RBI. For New Milford (7-6), John Brophy went 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI, continuing his strong season.
He now has 14 RBIs to lead the Knights. Liam Block added an RBI single for New Milford, which saw its two-game winning streak snapped. The Panthers showcased their speed on the basepaths with six stolen bases, including two each from Russo and Luis Placido.
Halbert, who now has a team-high 15 singles on the season, added a stolen base as well. Cedar Grove’s defense was solid throughout, committing just one error, while New Milford played error-free baseball despite the loss. The N.
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