The Piscataway Magnet baseball team, a youthful squad with just one senior, fought back to a 5-4 victory over Delaware Valley in a nine‑inning thriller that showcased their relaxed, unfrazzled style.
Trey Lyerly delivered the decisive hit, singling in the bottom of the ninth to push the Raiders ahead, while Jack Garrison sealed the win with five shutout innings in relief.
Kyle Malchiodi continued his dominant season, posting a 2.36 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 50 1/3 innings, underscoring the depth of the pitching staff.
Chemistry as the Competitive Edge
Coach Greg Sampson has repeatedly stressed that the team’s chemistry and mutual support are the foundation of their success, a philosophy that paid off with a NJTAC Group 1 and 2 Tournament title and the program’s first NJSIAA sectional playoff victory.
The Raiders now turn their focus to the semifinals, where they will meet No. 3 Point Pleasant Beach, a matchup that promises another tightly contested battle.