Baseball Recap: Middletown South Sets Scoring Season-High Against Allentown

Eagles

Team Score (Highest)

05/03/25 @ Allentown	12
04/02/25 vs Marlboro	11
04/28/25 @ Colts Neck	10
03/31/25 @ Marlboro	10
04/14/25 @ Manalapan	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middletown South). They put the hurt on the Allentown Redbirds with a sharp 12-4 victory on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Tom Costello looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Middletown South got a big performance out of Mike Frandsen, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Frandsen a new career-high. Jack Concordia was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.

Middletown South's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Allentown, their record is now 9-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown South will face off against Middletown North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Allentown, they will challenge Trenton Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Redbirds are facing the Tornadoes at the right time seeing as the Tornadoes are stuck on a five-game losing streak.