Neptune is 2-7 against Monmouth Regional since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Scarlet Fliers will take on the Falcons at 3:45 p.m. Monmouth Regional took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Neptune, who comes in off a win.
Neptune gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Lakewood. The game marked the Scarlet Fliers' most dominant victory of the season.
| 05/07/25 vs Lakewood | 7 |
| 04/30/25 vs Pinelands Regional | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ St. John-Vianney | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Holmdel | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Freehold Township | 2 |
Trevor Rummel was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Bailey, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Max Kifner, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Monmouth Regional unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They came up short against Freehold Boro, falling 11-3.
Neptune's record is now 3-11. As for Monmouth Regional, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Neptune might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Monmouth Regional when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Scarlet Fliers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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