Colts Neck has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.3 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Howell Rebels. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since April 17, 2024.
Colts Neck got a good showing from Nick Hardy, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Colts Neck saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was RJ Conover, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Colts Neck has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season. As for Howell, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4-1.
Coming up, Howell will host Shore Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Colts Neck will be paying especially close attention to the Rebels' game: after the Rebels face off against the Blue Devils, they'll take on Colts Neck again at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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