Lacey Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-7 to the Manchester Township Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lacey Township of the 6-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Manchester Township's part, Anthony Carino was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Carino was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Manchester Township let Colton Sitarik and Joe Bentivegna loose on the outfield. Sitarik scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Bentivegna scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Patrick McKay was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Lacey Township's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Manchester Township, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lacey Township will take on Toms River North at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Manchester Township, they will be playing at home against Point Pleasant Beach at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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