After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Sayreville brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over the Monroe Township Falcons on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Sayreville's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Monroe Township's part, Nate Pietz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, Owen Judge was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Sayreville's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Monroe Township, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sayreville will take on J.P. Stevens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monroe Township, they will head out on the road to face off against Old Bridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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