WESTFIELD FALLS SHORT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT UNION TOURNAMENT

The combination of solid defense, good pitching and clutch hitting kept Westfield in a tight game with Cranford but fell short in the end, giving Cranford the 5-3 win.

Tyler Roth kicked off the game with a walk, stole second and scored on a two out hit by Cameron Bremer to give Westfield a 1-0 lead. Cranford scored two runs in the bottom of the first to give themselves a 2-1 lead. Westfield fought back in the second. Owen Murray reached base, stole second and scored on a base hit by George Murray to tie the game.

Westfield held Cranford scoreless in the second with a combination of solid pitching by Parker Hess and two outstanding defensive plays by Tyler Roth. Cranford scored three times in the third to take a 5-2 lead.

Rowan came in to pitch three great innings and Westfield rallied with Parker Hess hitting a killer home run to cut the lead 5-3 but Westfield was unable to put anymore runs on the board. Cranford defeats Westfield 5-3

Recap from Daniel Murray


Cameron drives in our first run


George smacks one to center to drive in the 2nd run


Parker goes yard


Tyler hustling at SS nabs speedy runner


MJ turns two from right field