Middletown South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Middletown North Lions. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Lions when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Peter DeNicola
| 05/02/25 @ Middletown North | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Red Bank Catholic | 7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Manalapan | 5 |
| 04/02/25 vs Marlboro | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Marlboro | 5 |
Middletown South got a good showing from Peter DeNicola, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. DeNicola has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Middletown South saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Pat Dempsey, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Mike Frandsen was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Middletown South's record is now 6-9. As for Middletown North, their record now sits at 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middletown South will square off against Allentown at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Middletown North, they will face off against Long Branch at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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