While Rutgers Prep didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They beat The Pingry School Big Blue on Thursday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-2. The Argonauts haven't had any issues with the Big Blue recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Ryan Takacs looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alex Perez was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Roshan Jagannathan also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Rutgers Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
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| 04/17/25 - Away | 12-2 W |
| 04/15/25 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 04/23/24 - Away | 1-0 W |
| 04/04/24 - Home | 0-2 L |
| 05/03/19 - Home | 6-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Rutgers Prep's record is now 6-3. As for The Pingry School, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Coincidentally, Rutgers Prep and The Pingry School will both be playing Ridge the next time they take the field. The Big Blue will host the Red Devil at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Argonauts will play them later in the day, at 2:30 p.m.
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