Middlesex rallies late behind Dominic Long's 12-strikeout gem

Trailing 2-0, Middlesex scored four runs in the 7th inning to secure the comeback win over South Brunswick.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:12am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school baseball game, with fragmented shapes and planes representing the players, bats, and baseballs in motion.Middlesex High School's baseball team showcases its resilience and late-game heroics in a hard-fought comeback victory.New Brunswick Today

Middlesex High School's baseball team pushed its hot start to 5-1 as Dominic Long struck out 12 and drove in two runs in a comeback win over South Brunswick. Trailing 2-0 late, Middlesex rallied with a four-run seventh inning, getting key contributions from Marcus Lavornia, Chris Kozak, Devin Jackson, and Dylan Ianiero.

Why it matters

Middlesex's comeback win showcases the team's resilience and ability to rally late in games, a valuable trait for a squad looking to build on its strong start to the season.

The details

Dominic Long turned in a dominant pitching performance, striking out 12 batters to lead Middlesex to the comeback victory. After falling behind 2-0, the team's offense came alive in the seventh inning, scoring four runs to take the lead and ultimately secure the win.

  • Middlesex High School's baseball team pushed its hot start to 5-1 on the season.
  • Dominic Long struck out 12 batters in the game.

The players

Dominic Long

The Middlesex High School pitcher who struck out 12 batters and drove in two runs in the comeback win.

Marcus Lavornia

A Middlesex High School player who contributed key hits in the team's four-run seventh inning rally.

Chris Kozak

A Middlesex High School player who contributed key hits in the team's four-run seventh inning rally.

Devin Jackson

A Middlesex High School player who contributed key hits in the team's four-run seventh inning rally.

Dylan Ianiero

A Middlesex High School player who contributed key hits in the team's four-run seventh inning rally.

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What they’re saying

“Dominic Long struck out 12 and drove in two runs in a comeback win over South Brunswick.”

— Patch AM Team, Author

The takeaway

Middlesex High School's baseball team has shown resilience and the ability to rally late in games, a valuable trait that could help the squad build on its strong 5-1 start to the season.