Peter Longo makes his mark with two homerooms securing East's victory over Paulsboro
Posted on May 13, 2023, 6:35 p.m.
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars nabbed the lead late in the game in an 8-4 victory over Paulsboro Red Raiders Varsity on Saturday. The game was tied at one with Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars batting in the top of the fifth when Brett McLaughlin doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.
Peter Longo led Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars to victory by driving in four runs. Longo went 2-for-3 at the plate. Longo drove in runs on a home run in the fifth and a home run in the seventh.
John Schweitzer was the winning pitcher for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. The righthander surrendered two runs on one hit over two innings, striking out two and walking zero. Brandon Dekerlegand threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Dekerlegand recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars.
Ethan Gwara started the game for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. The pitcher lasted three innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out three
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars hit two home run on the day. Longo put one out in the fifth and seventh innings.
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars racked up nine hits on the day. Ethan Haddock, Alex Tanaka, Longo, and McLaughlin each had multiple hits for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. Haddock led Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars with three hits in four at bats.