The Point Pleasant Boro Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the Howell Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Point Pleasant Boro and Lacey Township had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Panthers lost 17-3 to the Lions on Wednesday. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lions since on Wednesday.
Point Pleasant Boro saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Dombrowsky, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Howell can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-7 margin over Monmouth Regional.
Aaron Wojenski and Logan Koeppel did most of the damage at the plate: Wojenski went 3-for-5 with one home run and four RBI, while Koeppel went 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Those four RBI gave Wojenski a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Liotti, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Howell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Point Pleasant Boro now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Howell, they now have a winning record of 9-8-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Point Pleasant Boro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Howell struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Point Pleasant Boro skirted past Howell 2-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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