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Gentlemen, Sorry to see our season end. Today just wasn't our day.
A 26-1 record , Conference Championship, and UCT Championship is nothing to hang your heads about.
Seniors thank you for all you have done -Godspeed in your future endeavors - You will always be family - ❤️
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Win or Lose today-On behalf of our staff, players and community we would like to thanks
@SJMBaseball
@briantchapman
@JkroegerJt
for all the hard work in creating the
#NJLastDance
. There were many obstacles,but this tournament provided lifelong memories for all the participants.
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Congratulations to Ryan Jaros. He was the selected to First Team all state team. Ryan was also selected as the Union County Player of the year. He is the first player in Cranford history to accomplish either award in back to back years.
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Cranford 12
Don Bosco 0
Will Gallagher 1 hit Complete Game Shutout
Jaros Triple, Plick Homerun- Meola, Chapman and Limeira Contributed with the bats as well
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12-2 Cranford wins the 2022 Union County Championship
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An amazing accomplishment for an extraordinary person!
100th career hit today in my 213th career at bat! So thankful! Couldn’t thank my coaches and family more! Even better, third consecutive conference championship!
@CranfordBasebal
@SmokeEater314
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Millburn 1
Sadly our season comes to an end. Much love to our departing seniors. Lots of memories, lessons and laughs through our hard work. Godspeed on your next future endeavors.
#onceacougaralwaysacougar
#cranfordbaseball
#Cranfordfamily
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Congratulations Ryan and Shea- Two of the best we have ever had.
The NJ Athletics All State teams are underway! Check out our 2023 New Jersey Baseball All State First Team. All these athletes just came off incredible seasons and were key factors to their teams’ success. Congrats!
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New Providence 5
Cranford 7
Dennis McCaffery hits a walk off home run in the Bottom of the 7th for the win and Coach McCaffery's 500th victory !
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SPF 1
Cranford 12
Cranford clubs 5 Homeruns today to take the victory. 2HRs and a triple by Marcus Johnson - Jaros, Limeria, and Silva also homered. Jake Carter also doubled in the offensive effort. Rob Salvatore combined with Joe Carrea and Ben Monahan for the win.
WP-Salvatore
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Congratulations Dennis- Tampa is getting a good one.
I'm excited to announce my commitment to the University of Tampa! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way!
@UT_Baseball
@cranfordbasebal
@Whitehouse_P284
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Somerville 2
Cranford 7
Cranford gets the win vs a terrific Somerville team to advance to the sectional final.
Will Gallagher winning pitcher - Carrea closed it out in the 7th. Ryan Jaros, Lucca Limeria, Antonio Silva all had doubles. Shane VanDam hit a HR in the 6th inning.
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Cranford 8
Ridgewood 2
Will Gallagher complete game on the mound - Marcus Johnson HR, 2b, Limeria 2b, Diclerio 2 rbi double, Murphy 3-4
Great Team effort all around today! LETS GO!
#NJLastDance
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Congratulations Gordon - Our team and town are so proud of you and all of your hard work.
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Congratulations Gordon !!!
Per
@katiejwoo
the
#STLCards
are calling up RHP Gordon Graceffo. He will fill innings in relief for an overworked bullpen. Corresponding move incoming
#ForTheLou
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Home opener:
Union 0
Cranford 12
Dylan Falk 4.0 ip, 0 hits, 3k, 0 runs
Joey Paccione 1ip, 2k 0 hits, 0 runs
Ryan Carracino and Sean Riley homered in the effort
Dennis McCaffery had 3 rbi
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Cranford 13
ALJ 1
Woodruff 3 ip , 0 Er 4 ks
Johnson, Silva, Spurr with doubles
Chapman and Vandam 3Rbi each, Nolan Spurr had 2 RBI double
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family whose loved one was hit with that foul ball 🙏
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Summit 0
Cranford 10
Rob Salvatore Complete Game 2 hit Shutout
HR by Tony Silva, doubles by Jake Carter & Ryan Jaros, Marcus Johnson also had 2 hits and 2 runs
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Cranford 17
SPF 7
Jaros HR, VanDam 2 HR
Limeria 4 hits, Marcus Johnson 3 hits,
Silva, Shea Grady- 2 hits and a double each
Jake Chapman 2 hits and 3 runs
Jake Carter Double
Winning Pitcher Matt Chapman (2-0) 4Ip, 0er
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Bayonne 6
Cranford 7
(8 Innings)
Six run comeback after being down 6-1 in B7 with one out!
Jake Carter 2-4, 2 runs
Shea Grady 2rbi hit &Sean Riley had Rbi singles in the bottom of the 7th
Ben Monahan and Mike Zalinkanskas combine for the win on the hill- One walk in 8 inns
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Last Dance July 30, 2020 North Final
Cranford 10
Bergen Catholic 0
Salvatore 3 hit Complete Game shutout 6ks- Joe Meola 3 hits 5 rbi, Jaros 3b, DiClerio 2b, Plick and Murphy with Huge clutch RBI, Marcus Johnson 2 hits, 2 runs Six different Cougars scored.
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GL 5
Cranford 9
Shea Grady and Ryan Jaros had Rbi doubles. Lucca Limeira, Marcus Johnson, and Shane VanDam contributed with two hits each. Will Gallagher had a 2rbi day too
Rob Salvatore got the win and Matt Chapman came in for the save.
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UCT Final
GL 0
Cranford 1
Woodruff Complete Game Shutout 4 hits, 3 ks, 1 bb
Brayden Fry Game winning Rbi double in the B7
Sean Riley 1-2
Jake Carter 1-3
Ryan Jaros 1-1, 2 walks
Shea Grady 1-3,
Matt Chapman Game winning run
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Westfield 2
Cranford 8
Rob Salvatore Complete game win, 8ks, 4 hits
Ryan jaros 2-3 two doubles
Tony silva 2 hits 3 rbis, Jake Chapman and Will Gallagher both had a rbi
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Rahway 2
Cranford 12- First Round of UCT
Marcus Johnson lead off the game with a HR- Tony Silva tripled. Jack Conley Zack Carter and Ben Monahan all collected their first Varsity hits.
Dan Abrahamsen collected the win with support from Dan DeMarco and Aiden Riley
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Today Union County final will be at 6:30 pm At Kean University
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New Providence 3
Cranford 7
Marcus Johnson 2 runs SB, Sb, Jack Conley 2 runs, SB
Ryan Jaros 2hits and a Double
Tony Silva 2 doubles and a HR
Kurt Petschow and Matt Chapman combined for the win on the hill- Matt Chapman first varsity win
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Ferris 0
Cranford 8
Sean Woodruff 6ip, 7k, 1 walk, 0 runs
Jake Carter 1-3
Dennis McCaffery 1-3
Ryan Jaros 1-3, Double, Rbi
Shea Grady 2-3, Rbi,
Sean Riley 1-3, Double , Rbi
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Cranford 14 SPF 2
Matt Chapman 5 ip, 2hits, 1 er
Anthony Lettini 1ip, 2k
Jake Carter HR, 3rbi
Ryan Jaros 2rbi and a double
Shea Grady double
Sebastian Morales 2hits with a triple, 4 rbi
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Group 3, Section 2 First round Game
Belleville 1
Cranford 9
Terrific pitching from Gallagher, Carrea and Chapman on a combined effort. Shane VanDam lead the way with 3 hits and 2rbi. Will Gallagher had 2 hits including a double. Ryan Jaros also had an RBI single.
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SPF 2
Cranford 7
VanDam Grand slam home run (2)
Silva 3 hits , Jaros 2hits 2 runs 2 SB
WP- Gallagher
Nicolas came in secure the win
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Cranford 4
Westfield 2
Lucca Limeria with the go ahead 2 rbi single in the sixth. Shea Grady and Jake Chapman rbi, Jake Carter 2 hits
Will Gallagher went 6.1 inning with 10k, Matt Chapman Slammed the door with a big save.
Game At Union Catholic tomorrow at 3pm.
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Final
Cranford 12
Ferris 1
Sean Woodruff complete game
Jaros, VanDam and Lumeria rbi doubles- Conley had three hits
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Elizabeth 1
Cranford 14
UCT quarterfinal
Carrea 4ip 8ks, as the winning pitcher. Marcus Johnson and Shane VanDamn Homered in the victory. Grady, Jaros and Silva all had doubles. Jake Carter had 2rbis and Jack Conley also had a double.
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GL 0
Cranford 4
Sean Woodruff Complete Game one hit shutout- 0 walks (no hitter through 6.2inn)
Shea Grady two hits and an rbi
Sean Riley, Dennis McCaffery, Ryan Jaros all had rbi has well.
Ryan Carracino Shea Grady and Sean Riley also had doubles.
Cougars are now 3-0
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Rahway 0
Cranford 6
Group 3 Section 2 - First Round
Ben Monahan 5 ip, 1 hit, 5k Winning Pitcher
Shea Grady 4-4, 3 rbi
Ryan Jaros 1-3, 2runs
Jake Carter 2-4,
Dennis McCaffery and Sebastian Morales each had an Rbi
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Cranford 3
PV 2 on to Toms River !!!Genova and Donovan lead the way on he hill-
Oblachinski with game winning hit
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Westfield 3
Cranford 4
Sean Woodruff 6.2 Ip 10k, 2 walks
Matt Chapman came on to save it for Cranford.
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🏆Group 3 Section 2 Final
📅June 11, 2021
⏲️12:30
🆚Millburn
🏟️Millburn High School
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Summit 5
Cranford 15
VanDam- HR and a double, Silva 2 doubles, and McCaffery 3 hits and 3 rbi, Jaros 2 hits and a double.
Gallagher gets the win on the mound.
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Saint Joes (Met) 3
Cranford 5
Michael Zalinkanskas 6 Ip, 5k Winning P
Save Dan Olear 1ip,
Jake Carter Sac fly
Ryan Jaros 1-2, rbi triple
Shea Grady 1-2,
Sean Riley 2-3, double , 2rbi
Ryan Carracino 2-3
Brendan Berry 1-3 run
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Cranford 7
South Brunswick 0
Joe Carrea 6 IP 0 ER 2 hits 8 ks
Ryan Jaros, Shea Grady, and Tony Silva all with Rbi Doubles. Marcus Johnson scored twice. Jake Carter and Will Gallagher also had Rbi hits.
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Double Header day-
Home game 4pm Middletown South
Away game @ Diamond Nation vs Saint Joes Metuchen 8pm
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🏆 Group 3 North
Final (Group SemiFinal) 🏆
🆚 Ramapo
📅 Monday June 13, 2022
🕰 4pm
📍 Memorial Field Cranford, NJ
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Union 1
Cranford 3
Salvatore Complete Game 8ks4 hits
Ryan Jaros had go ahead rbi double. Lucca Limeria with a late RBI to put the Cougars up 3-1.
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Last Dance July 16, 2020
Union 3
Cranford 6
Will Gallagher led the way for the Cougars with a two hits (triple) and a Complete game on the mound. Mike Murphy had two hits and a double. Plick Meola, Limeria , DiClerio also contributed with hits.
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Well Earned- What a Season!
Honored to be named Union County player of the year. Huge thanks to
@CranfordBasebal
and the Cranford community for their support throughout the season. Without them this would not be possible.
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JFK 0
Cranford 7
Jeremy Ruka 7 inning No hitter today to beat JFK! 7 IP, 7k
Joey Meola and Jimmy Shriner homered for the offense. Aidan Plick and Jake DiClerio doubled and had RBI in the effort. Michael Murphy and Tyler Szczech had hits and a pair of Stolen Bases.
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Summit 4
Cranford 5
Dylan Falk 7 ip, 1 er, 2k
Dennis McCaffery , 3rbi double
Sean Rily 1-3, rbi
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New Providence 3
Cranford 9
Dan Olear (WP) 4 IP , 1 run
Matt Chapman 3 Ip, 1 hit
Jake Carter 2-4, double, 2rbi
Ryan Jaros 1-2, double , BB
Shea Grady Rbi double
Brayden Fry Rbi double
Sebastian Morales - 2 hits Rbi and a Double
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Cranford 3
Westfield 0
Woodruff Complete Game shutout, 3 hits, 4k
Jake Carter 2-4, double , run, Rbi
Ryan Jaros 1-2, run IBB, HBP
Shea Grady 3-4, rbi
Brayden Fry 1-3, run
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Congratulations Ryan - Well deserved
Thank you for selecting me! I am humbled to be apart of the best players in Jersey! Such a great honor!
@CranfordBasebal
@JkroegerJt
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ALJ 0
Cranford 10
Sean Woodruff Complete Game Shutout,5ks
Jake Carter 2-3, 2 runs
Ryan Jaros 2-3, double, Rbi
Shea Grady 1-2, 2 rbi, HBP
Sebastian Morales and Sean Riley both had 2 rbi
Brayden Fry 2-2
Matt Chapman 5 Sb, 2runs
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Nice! Lets go- Good luck this season Shea
America East Preseason POTY 🏆🏆🏆
(Presented by
@NettingPros
)
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Albert Choi | OF |
@NJTechBaseball
𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫
Luke Johnson | RHP |
@umbcbaseball
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧
Shea Grady | INF |
@_BryantBaseball
🔗
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Vote for Ryan !
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Union Catholic 4
Cranford 12
Ryan Carracino - (Grand Slam) and Ryan Jaros homered in the first inning
Shea Grady went 2-4 w a double and 2rbi
Sean Riley and Brayden Fry doubled
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Cranford 15
New Providence 4
Dan Olear- 4 ip, 2hits, 2 k, 0er, 0 runs
Jake Carter 2-5, double , 2rbi
Ryan Jaros 3-5, triple , Rbi
Shea Grady 1-3, Double
Dennis McCaffery, 1-3 , 4rbi
Ryan Caracino 2-2, 2 rbi, triple
Brayden Fry 1-3, rbi triple
Ben Monahan, 2-4,double, 2r
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Cranford 13
Union 0
Ben Monahan (WP) and Antony Lettini combine for the 2 hit shutout
Shea Grady Solo HR, 2 Rbi
Dennis McCaffery - 3rbi triple , double
Ryan Carracino hit a 2rbi Double
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Union County Taking down the Sun Devils. Nice Job Gordon!
An incredible performance today from the pitchers.
After 5.1 from Graceffo, Wilkinson turned in a line of 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R.
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🏆Union County Tournament Semifinal
📅Sunday May 23, 2021
🆚Westfield
🏟️Williams Field- Elizabeth NJ
⌚️1230
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Cranford 11
Watchung Hills 7
Grady 3 hits, 3 rbi, McCaffery 3 rbi
Jaros 2 doubles, Sean Riley 2 hits with a double
Brendan Berry rbi pinch hit to take the lead
Winning Pitcher - Ben Monahan 6.1 Ip , 6ks
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Last Dance July 14, 2020- Round one
Linden 0
Cranford 10
Andrew Toto - Complete Game shutout
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Brearley 2
Cranford 12
(UCT Quarterfinals)
Mike Zalinkanskas 4.1 Ip- 2 hits, 5 k, walk
Jake Carter 1-1, 3 runs, 3sb
Ryan Jaros 1-3, rbi single
Shea Grady 3-3, 3 rbi
Ryan Carracino 2-2, double 2rbi
Sebastian Morales 3-3, 2rbi
Matt Chapman 3runs, 2 sb
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Congratulations - One of the Hardest working athletes we have ever seen- Bryant is getting a good one.
I am extremely blessed and excited to announce that I have decided to continue my academic and athletic career at Bryant University. I want to give a huge thanks to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for supporting me and helping me every step of the way! Go Bulldogs!
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Cranford 4
GL 3
Falk 5.2 ip, 3er, 2k (win)
Joe Paccioine 1.1ip (Save)
Sean Riley 2-4, 2doubles, 2rbi
Ed Toy 2rbi
Dennis McCaffery 2-4,
Pat Bendert 2-3, run
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West Morris 0
Cranford 10
Group 3 section 2 quarterfinal
Rob Salvatore (4ip) and Joe Carrea (1ip) combined for a no hitter today at Memorial Field. Silva had 2 doubles, Jaros had a double. Will Gallagher 3rbi, Shea Grady 2rbi
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🏆Union County Final 🏆
🗓️Monday May 23, 2022
⏲️6pm
🆚Dayton
📌Kean University Green Ln, Union, NJ 07083
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Our JV Squad will Play the Semi Finals of the Union County Tomorrow
🆚Governor Livingston
🏟️@ GL high School
⏲️ 4pm
Good Luck to Coach Gargiulo and our JV team
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Cranford 9
St. Mary (Rutherford) 4
Mike Zalinkanskas 6ip, 8k, 1 er
Dylan Falk 2-3, 2 rbi
Josh Ketschke double, 3rbi
Dennis McCaffery rbi double
Sean Riley double
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🏆Group 3 Section 2 Semi Final
📅Tuesday June 8, 2021
⏲️4pm
🆚Somerville
🏟️Memorial Field in Cranford
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North Hunterdon 1
Cranford 9
Ben Monahan 5.2 ip, 1 er, 2k
Morales 2-2, walk double
Shea Grady 3-4, rbi
Jaros 2-4, triple, 2rbi
Jake Carter 2-4 3 rbi
Congratulations to Ed Toy on his first varsity hit!
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Cranford 14
Elizabeth 7
Dan Abrahamsen picked up the with 0er in 4 innings.
Lucca Limeria lead the team with 5rbi followed by , Shane VanDam w 2rbi, Jake Carter w 2rbi on a double, Jack Conley 3 rbi on a double , Will Gallagher had 1rbi as well.
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Union 0
Cranford 7
UCT- First tound
Joe Paccione 5.1ip, 6k
Dylan Falk 2-4, 3rbi
Ryan Carracino 2-2, double
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🏆 Group 3 Final 🏆
🆚 Middletown North
📅 Saturday June 18, 2022
🕰 10 am
📍 DeMeo Field (within Veterans Park)
@ 2203 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
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🏆Group 3 Section 2 Semi Final
📅 Wednesday June 9, 2021
⏲️11:30am
🆚Somerville
🏟️Memorial Field in Cranford
Rescheduled from today
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🤟
We think
@Cardinals
fans are gonna like this dude.
@GordonGraceffo
's final line in his first professional appearance:
1 1/3 IP
1 H
2 K
0 BB
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👀
Gordon Graceffo 2021 5th rounder out of Villanova hit 100 mph per the Trackman this afternoon. Lots of 97s and 98s in first inning of work.
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Our Group 3 Section 2 Quarterfinal will be Thursday @ Home 3:30 vs. Ferris.
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Cranford will travel to Chatham for the Group 3 North 2 section final this Friday June 2- Please come and support
#Cranfordgrind
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💪💪
Shane VanDam finds Will Gallagher for a 28 yd TD w 38.9 left in first. Cranford leads Sparta 17-7.
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Cranford 3
GL 2
Will Gallagher Complete Game- 8ks
Shane VanDam had three hits & Rbi, Marcus Johnson 2 hits with a double. Lucca Limeria with the Go Ahead RBI single.
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If they have to get his hometown wrong in order to face Pujols and Arenado, so be it.
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Elizabeth 1
Cranford 5
(WP)Gallagher 6ip, 1 er
Shane VanDam Homerun, Lucca Limeria 2 rbi
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Congratulations Ryan-
Nobody is more deserving!
I am excited and humbled to announce that I will be continuing my baseball and academic career at Georgia Tech. First, I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity. Next, I want to thank all the coaches, teammates, friends and family that have supported me.
#GoJackets
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Iselin Kennedy 0
Cranford 2
Eddie Toy and Gabe Arato combine for the shutout
Toy 5.2 ip, 8ks , 1-2, rbi single
Gabe Arato 1.1 ip, 3k
Dylan Falk, 2-3
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Good luck in Raleigh Shane
NC State baseball has added some help to its pitching staff via the transfer portal.
Details:
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🏆 Group 3 section 2
Final 🏆
🆚 Millburn
📅 Friday June 10, 2022
🕰 1pm
📍 @ Millburn High School
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Congrats to Rob Salvatore, on his first win out of the pen
5.2 ip 1 er , 3k
🚨 Walk Off Alert! Gianni Marano Launches a 3 Run Homer with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th to complete the comeback, 11-10 vs
#11
Misericordia
@KeanUniversity
@KeanBaseball
@d3baseball
@d3Playbook
@NJACSports
@ESPNAssignDesk
#SCTop10
#CougarsClimbHigher
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Congratulations Jake!
Excited to announce that I will be attending The College of New Jersey to continue my academic and athletic career
#golions
🦁
@BASEBALLTCNJ
@CranfordBasebal
@WladykaBaseball
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