It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rutgers Prep had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Gill St. Bernard's Knights . This was payback for Rutgers Prep, who suffered an 8-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Max Treonze spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Cody Rullo, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Rutgers Prep's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Gill St. Bernard's, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-10-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rutgers Prep is on the road again on Monday to play Franklin at 4:00 p.m. Franklin is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Rutgers Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Gill St. Bernard's, they will head out on the road to square off against Warren Hills Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Warren Hills Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Gill St. Bernard's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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