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Relief Pitcher Giaimo a Bright Spot in Warrior Loss

Watchung Hills limited to two hits in 13-1 loss to Hillsborough.

The Watchung Hills Regional High School baseball team struggled against Hillsborough Thursday afternoon, losing 13-1.

1st

2nd

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3rd

4th

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5th

Total

Hits

Watchung Hills (0-2)

0

1

0

0

0

1

2

Hillsborough (1-1)

3

2

8

0

x

13

16

IN SHORT
The Raiders, who were limited to three hits in their last game against Westfield, came out swinging on Thursday pounding out 16 hits and four home runs. The Warriors struggled at the plate and were limited to only two singles, one each by Eric Souma and Zach Raibley.

Raibley scored the Warriors' lone run in the second inning when Raider catcher Tyler Ferretti threw the ball into center field attempting to throw out Sauma as he stole second base.

WARRIOR OF THE GAME
Pitcher Tommy Giaimo—Came into the game in relief to start the fourth inning and held the Raiders scoreless.

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES
Catcher Chris Berry had two putouts at home ending the first and third innings.

THEY SAID IT
“There’s always another game tomorrow. You have to let go of both the good and the bad and move on.”—Head Coach Mario Diaz

Up Next—At Union Saturday at 10:30 p.m.

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