The Newark Bears (2-2) beat the Rockland Boulders (2-2) 8-5 on Saturday at Bears_Eagles Riverfront Stadium behind Kyle Lafrenz, who went 3-3 at the plate.
He doubled in the second inning and singled in the sixth and seventh innings.Danny Bomback racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Rockland Boulders. He singled in the fourth inning.
Leondy Perez got his first win for the Newark Bears despite allowing five runs over five innings. He struck out six, walked none and surrendered five hits.
Marty Popham took the loss for the Rockland Boulders. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked two and struck out two.