Warren Hills Regional had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-10 to make it six. They lost 10-1 to the Immaculata Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Blue Streaks have suffered since April 23rd.
As for Immaculata, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Considering they have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Immaculata's part, Ryan Auten looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Auten has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Owen Schilling, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two triples, and three runs. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luca Catanzarite, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Warren Hills Regional will challenge North Hunterdon on Wednesday. As for Immaculata, they will take on Phillipsburg at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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