In a thrilling game that went into extra innings, the Atlanta Braves emerged victorious with a 4-3 walk-off hit by Michael Harris II in the bottom of the 10th. Despite a ninth-inning error that tied the game, the Braves persevered, ending the series sweep against the Marlins and improving their record to 17-6. Harris’s clutch hit marked his second career walk-off hit, and he praised his teammates for their exceptional defensive plays throughout the game.
Randolph High School senior Connor Stokoe’s focus on shortening his approach at the plate paid off with a game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting the Rams to a 10-9 victory over Pope John in a Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference division matchup. Stokoe’s heroics came after Pope John had staged a furious rally in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game at 9. The win improves Randolph’s record to 11-1, while Pope John falls to 5-7.
