BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team moved to 1-2 after two tough losses last week.
The Buccaneers lost to Montclair Kimberley Academy, 6-5, on Thursday, April 3. Belleville took a 6-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. Junior Sean Walsh pitched a strong 6.2 innings, but MKA tied the game with two outs in the seventh, then won it on a walk-off single.
Senior Rafael Matos led the way for Belleville, going 3-for-4.
On Saturday, April 5, Belleville lost at Verona, 8-2. Senior Ariancy Paulino pitched a solid two innings of relief, which was promising for the team, said BHS head coach Joe Sorce..
The Bucs have a busy week:
Monday, April 7: vs. Cedar Grove.
Wednesday, April 9: vs. West Orange.
Thursday, April 10: vs. Central.
Friday, April 11: vs. Glen Ridge.
Saturday, April 12: at Hoboken, 11 a.m.
Raf Matos is scheduled to start against Cedar Grove and Sean Walsh is scheduled to pitch against West Orange.
The other starting pitchers will be decided as the week progresses.
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