Toms River North dropped their record down to 8-11 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Point Pleasant Beach Garnet Gulls, falling 7-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Mariners haven't been shut out since back in April.
As for Point Pleasant Beach, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-5. Considering they have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Point Pleasant Beach's part, DANNY LUBACH made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. LUBACH was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other pitching news, THOMAS SLOBISKI looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on BRODY POWERS, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last eight contests. DAN COLEMAN was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Coming up, Toms River North will challenge Brick Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Point Pleasant Beach does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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