Gill St. Bernard and Rutgers Prep squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Gill St. Bernard's had to settle for second. They lost 9-2 to the Rutgers Prep Argonauts. Gill St. Bernard's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Rutgers Prep's part, Max Treonze spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. Treonze has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Rutgers Prep let Evan Laub and Maddox Chu loose on the outfield. Laub scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Chu went 2-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Cody Rullo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Gill St. Bernard's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-10-1. As for Rutgers Prep, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gill St. Bernard's will challenge Warren Hills Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Warren Hills Regional knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Gill St. Bernard's likes a good challenge. As for Rutgers Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Rutgers Prep will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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