The Absegami Braves will challenge the Egg Harbor Township Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Absegami is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
If Absegami beats Egg Harbor Township with four runs on Monday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Braves had just enough and edged out Cherry Hill East 4-3 on Friday. The win was nothing new for the Braves as they're now sitting on three straight.
Mikael Rivera spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
Adrian Rosario
| 04/24/26 @ Cherry Hill East | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Buena | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Holy Spirit | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Holy Spirit | 2 |
| 04/07/26 @ Fairdale | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Adrian Rosario, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Egg Harbor Township was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They fell 5-2 to Hammonton. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Blue Devils: they've now lost three in a row.
Logan Benson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Battersby, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Egg Harbor Township's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Absegami, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Absegami has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Egg Harbor Township struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Absegami came up short against Egg Harbor Township in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 10-5. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
