Long Branch extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They lost 16-4 to the Keansburg Titans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Titans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Wednesday.
Jaylen Brooks was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Brooks was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, David Jules was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Keansburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1. Considering they have won five games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Long Branch, Keansburg also got a great game from a two-way player: James Valle. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Valle has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Shawn Retta was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Michael Burke was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Long Branch will face off against East Side at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Keansburg, they will head out to face off against East Brunswick Vo-Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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