Point Pleasant Beach hadn't done well against Point Pleasant Boro recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Garnet Gulls walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Panthers. Those seven runs were actually the fewest the Garnet Gulls have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
TOMMY CONROY made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
In other batting news, NOAH BANICK was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. BRODY POWERS was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Point Pleasant Beach hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Point Pleasant Boro struck out ten times.
Garnet Gulls
| 04/09/25 @ Point Pleasant Boro | 7-3 |
| 04/05/25 @ Brick Township | 11-8 |
| 04/03/25 vs Liberty | 13-1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Liberty | 8-1 |
| 03/29/25 @ Donovan Catholic | 11-7 |
The win keeps Point Pleasant Beach at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.0 runs this season. As for Point Pleasant Boro, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Point Pleasant Beach will square off against Freehold Township at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Garnet Gulls' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Point Pleasant Boro, they will face off against Manasquan at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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