For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Middletown South and Manalapan meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Eagles wound up with the same score they had in their last game (7-6), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Braves earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
Middletown South's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Manalapan, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Middletown South wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 2-1 win against Red Bank Catholic on the 16th. As for Manalapan, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mamaroneck at 4:00 p.m.
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