Red Bank Catholic had won six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 9-1 to make it seven. Everything went their way against the Marlboro Mustangs as they made off with a 13-3 victory. The Caseys might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
Lily Hagan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Grace Lombardi
| 04/24/25 vs Marlboro | 4 |
| 04/23/25 @ Morris Catholic | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Freehold Township | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ St. John-Vianney | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Freehold Township | 3 |
In other batting news, Grace Lombardi was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Cailin Naughton also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Red Bank Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marlboro only posted an OBP of .222.
As for Marlboro, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered since April 10th.
On Marlboro's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Wuelfing, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Bank Catholic will head out to square off against Southern Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Marlboro, they will venture away from home to challenge Cedar Grove at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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