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Jake Lodgek's pitching gem leads Mainland to first-ever Diamond Classic title

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Jake Lodgek threw a five -hit shutout with nine strikeouts to lead Mainland to victory.

The Mustangs are the fifth Cape-Atlantic League team to win a title in the tournament, which began in 1974 .

Christian Madamba hit his first high school home run, a solo shot, to extend Mainland 's lead.

Coach Joe Smith won his first Diamond Classic title after losing in the final twice with Delsea .

Mainland ( 15-8) , winners of eight straight games, planned on celebrating Thursday night .

The Mustangs had to get back to work on Friday when they were scheduled to play Cedar Creek in the Cape-Atlantic League semifinals.

Haddonfield was the 24th seed in the tournament, but shocked many by playing on the tournament’s final day.

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