Montclair Kimberley Academy and Rutgers Prep squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Montclair Kimberley Academy had to settle for second. They lost 7-0 to the Rutgers Prep Argonauts. Montclair Kimberley Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rutgers Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
For Rutgers Prep's part, not much got past Max Treonze, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Montclair Kimberley Academy off the board. Treonze has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maddox Chu was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Ethan Nepomuceno was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Montclair Kimberley Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Rutgers Prep, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-14.
Montclair Kimberley Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rutgers Prep, they will square off against St. Mary on Thursday.
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