Baseball Recap: Laney Buccaneers vs. North Brunswick Scorpions
Laney can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the North Brunswick Scorpions out 5-3. This was payback for Laney, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jason Sproull spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jake Foster was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Laney's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for North Brunswick, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laney will take on South Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. South Brunswick will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for North Brunswick, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Topsail at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. North Brunswick's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Topsail's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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