South Amboy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 12-8 to the Carteret Ramblers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Amboy of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Emma Kalantis led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sarah McLaughlin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Carteret's side, Trinity Bernadino was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jesse Sendatch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
South Amboy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Carteret, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-11.
South Amboy will head out on the road to challenge Wardlaw Hartridge on Friday. Wardlaw Hartridge is coming into the contest with five straight victories at home, so South Amboy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Carteret will take on Rutgers Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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