Baseball Game Preview: Old Bridge Knights vs. East Brunswick Bears

The Old Bridge Knights will take on the East Brunswick Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Brunswick took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Old Bridge, who comes in off a win.

On Wednesday, Old Bridge beat Spotswood 7-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.

The team relied heavily on Erich Shicksneit, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Justin Hascup, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, East Brunswick had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Old Bridge, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since April 11, 2024.

Joe Spinello was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Old Bridge took their win against East Brunswick in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.