By Jason Lockhart
The Morristown Colonials struck out 11 times in their 7-1 road loss to
the West Morris Central Wolfpack on a warm Wednesday afternoon. Despite
a 3-for-3 batting performance and two doubles by designated hitter
David Smith, Colonials batters struggled to score runs on Wolfpack
pitcher Michael Fuella, who threw nine strikeouts in six innings. Â
“Anytime you get good pitching, it goes a long way,” said Wolfpack Head
Coach Dan Wydner. “Fuella was down on his zone. We were able to get by
on defense because of his performance.” Â

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The Colonials (2-7) had the bases loaded in the third inning with two
outs when Wolfpack (6-4) centerfielder Connor Young made a diving catch on a line drive by Colonials batter Patrick Lia to save a run. Â
“We played a pretty good team,” said Colonials Head Coach Josh Ury, adding that his players need to execute plays better. Â
Colonials pitcher Brandon Theriault struggled through five innings, giving up six runs and a solo homerun by Young in the fourth inning. Â

Young was the first player to put the Wolfpack on the board in the
second inning with an RBI single. During the play, a second run was
scored by outfielder Tyler Amandas due to a wild throw to second base.
Young also scored the third run of the inning. Â
Ury after the game reminded players that other sports programs at
Morristown High School, such as the state champion football team, are
doing well. The team has had a very slow start, and Ury urged each player to toughen up because the season will continue
to become more challenging. Â
“We have four or five sophomores on the team, but I don’t consider this
a rebuilding season,” Ury said. “We are never in rebuilding mode.” Â
Ury, however, complimented Smith’s performance in Wednesday’s win,
stating that he’s a sophomore who wants to make his mark on the varsity
team. Â
“Smith is doing a good job,” Ury said. “He knows what Morristown
baseball is all about.” Â
The Colonials will travel to East Hanover to play Hanover Park, one of the Top 10 teams in Morris County, tonight
at 7.