Rutgers Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Pennington Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rutgers Prep of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Max Treonze was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rutgers Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cody Rullo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Rutgers Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Pennington, they pushed their record up to 8-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rutgers Prep will take on Immaculata at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pennington, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Hun, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m.
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