After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, Lakewood brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They skirted past the Long Branch Green Wave 12-11. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Piners as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
| 04/24/25 vs Long Branch | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Henry Hudson | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Keansburg | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Point Pleasant Beach | 1 |
Lakewood got a massive performance out of Cris Rosario, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Rosario a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Fernando Gomez, who went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lakewood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Lakewood's record now sits at 3-7. As for Long Branch, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-5.
Looking ahead, Lakewood will look to defend their home field on Friday against LEAP Academy at 4:00 p.m. The Lancers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.21 runs per game on average), something the Piners will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Long Branch, they will head out to challenge Shore Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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