Vai's homer lifts Buena over Millville in baseball

Buena rallies late to defeat host Millville, 3-2.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:10am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange conveying the intensity of the competition.Buena's late-inning rally stuns Millville in a tightly contested high school baseball matchup.Millville Today

Aden Vai hit a solo home run to help Buena overcome an early 2-0 deficit and defeat host Millville, 3-2, in a high school baseball game. Buena improved its record to 4-1 on the season with the comeback victory.

Why it matters

This was an important win for Buena, which is looking to build on a strong start to the season and contend for a division title. Millville, meanwhile, will need to regroup after letting a lead slip away at home.

The details

Buena trailed 2-0 before Vai's solo homer in the late innings sparked the comeback. The visitors then scored two more runs to take the lead and held on for the 3-2 victory.

  • The game took place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Aden Vai

A player for the Buena high school baseball team who hit a crucial solo home run to help his team rally for the win.

Buena

The high school baseball team that came from behind to defeat Millville, 3-2.

Millville

The high school baseball team that hosted Buena and held a 2-0 lead before ultimately losing the game.

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The takeaway

Buena's comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait as they look to contend for a division title this season.