Raritan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Barnegat Bengals. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Raritan as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
John Molnar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sean Burnett was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Travis Evernham, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Raritan's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Barnegat, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Raritan will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Bank Regional at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Barnegat, they will head out on the road to take on Pinelands Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Pinelands Regional is coming into the match with seven straight losses at home, meaning Barnegat will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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