Baseball Recap: Neptune's Losing Streak Snapped at Seven Games

Neptune had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Pinelands Regional Wildcats 8-2 on Wednesday. The Scarlet Fliers not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 17, 2024 (when they won 10-0).

Trevor Rummel and Jack Gamba-Ellis made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Rummel tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gamba-Ellis struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At bat, Rummel went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Gamba-Ellis went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Gamba-Ellis also hit a triple, marking his first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordan Torres, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.

The win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-10. As for Pinelands Regional, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neptune will take on Freehold Boro at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Pinelands Regional, they will venture away from home to take on Manchester Township at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.