Dunellen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 9-3 to the Carteret Ramblers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dunellen of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Dunellen saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Hutchins, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Stein, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Carteret's side, Marc Schiraldo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Lucas Rivera was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played. Jared Nelan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Dunellen now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Carteret, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Dunellen will be playing at home against Keansburg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Carteret, they will square off against South Amboy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Carteret is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
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