For the second straight game, Rutgers Prep will face off against Franklin. The Argonauts will head out on the road to face off against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Rutgers Prep managed to slip by Franklin the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Argonauts came up short against the Warriors on Tuesday, falling 19-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Argonauts have suffered since May 19, 2025.
For Franklin's part, Shayne Rooney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, Rooney posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stanley Madera, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Mason Bonds was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rutgers Prep only posted an OBP of .333.
Rutgers Prep now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Franklin, their victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
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