Taylor's Walk-Off Picture Perfect Ending In Cougars' Victory over Lenape
Posted on May 22, 2023, 12:03 p.m.
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars defeated Lenape Varsity Indians 9-8 on Friday thanks to a walk-off error. The game was tied at eight with Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars batting in the bottom of the eighth when an error scored one run for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars.
Both offenses were strong at the plate as Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars collected eight hits and Lenape Varsity Indians seven in the high-scoring affair
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Will Reinart, Brett McLaughlin, Ryan Moyer, Peter Longo, and Brandon Dekerlegand all drove in runs in the frame.
Dekerlegand got the win for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. The pitcher lasted three innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out two and walking one. Jimmy Staepel and Zach Cohen entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Justin Yang started the game for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. Yang surrendered three runs on zero hits over one-third of an inning, striking out one
Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars collected eight hits. Dekerlegand and Reinart each collected multiple hits for Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars. Dekerlegand went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Cherry Hill East Varsity Cougars in hits.